OSHA Inspection: SOWELL ENTERPRISES, INC

Issued

2019-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3410.00 · Current $2046.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels and 50-feet (15.25 m) wide or less, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety nets.  a. On or about April 24, 2019 two employees installing roof rafters and blocking, on a 1 story, 6:12 pitch commercial structure were not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toe boards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, exposing employees to 10-foot fall hazard.

Issued

2019-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2387.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:  a. On or about April 25, 2019 one employee was standing on the top step of a Werner brand, 6 foot A frame portable ladder exposing him to a 6 foot fall hazard.