OSHA Inspection: THE HIGHWOOD GROUP

Issued

2019-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1989.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  On or about 01/11/2019 employees at the 7-Eleven construction site were exposed to approximately 15' falls. Employee was engaged in construction activities without fall protection.

Issued

2019-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1989.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed.  Employees at the 7-Eleven construction project were exposed to approximately 15' falls.  Employees ladder did not extend at least three feet above the landing.