OSHA Inspection: SUMMIT SOLAR CORP LLC

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Aug 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (l).  The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training and evaluation.    A) 1050 Jeanette Ave Union, NJ 07083    The employer did not ensure that the operator of the Lull International model 644D-34 rough terrain forklift had completed training and had the proper documentation of the training.    Occurred on or about 06/19/19

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,764 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.      A) 1050 Jeanette Ave Union, NJ 07083    Employees installing and unloading solar panels were not protected by any fall protection system.    Hazard observed on or about 06/19/19

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Aug 27, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.    A) 1050 Jeanette Ave Union, NJ 07083 Roof    Employees exposed to fall hazards of approximately 20ft did not receive any fall protection training.    Condition noted on or about 06/19/19

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.    A) 1050 Jeanette Ave Union, NJ 07083    A stairway or ladder was not provided at all personnel points of access as required. Employees were climbing onto the upper roof which was 41inches higher than the lower roof.    Hazard observed on or about 06/19/19