OSHA Inspection: CHRISTMAS LIGHTING COMPANY

Issued

May 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(15): (15) Walking-working surfaces not otherwise addressed.  Except as provided elsewhere in this section or by other subparts of 29 CFR part 1910, the employer must ensure each employee on a walking-working surface 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by.    On March 18, 2019, located on the north side of an exterior commercial structure, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while standing on a low pitch roof leaning over a parapet wall while not utilizing a fall protection system to install an Easter decoration. Potential fall height measured to be 17'-8" above the concrete surface below.

Issued

May 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): (1) Walking-working surfaces are inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition:    On March 18, 2019, located on the north side of an exterior commercial structure, employees were exposed to a fall hazard leaning over a parapet wall to install an Easter decoration as there were no regular and/or necessary inspections being performed to ensure the work-site, materials and equipment such as a fall protection systems and/or devices were being maintained and utilized in a safe condition. Potential fall height measured to be 17'-8" above the concrete surface below.

Issued

May 9, 2019

Abate by

Jun 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): (a) Fall hazards. (1) Before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard, the employer must provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart.  Employers must ensure employees are trained in the requirements of this paragraph on or before May 17, 2017.    On March 18, 2019, located on the north side of an exterior commercial structure, employees were exposed to a fall hazard installing an Easter decoration while leaning over a parapet wall not utilizing any fall protection system. The employees had not been trained by the employer to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards. Potential fall height measured to be 17'-8" above the concrete surface below.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.