OSHA Inspection: MENZEL & SON BUILDERS

Issued

2019-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2415.00 · Current $1691.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems.  On or about July 30, 2019, employees of Menzel & Son Builders were exposed to potential fall hazards while completing commercial roofing work without an adequate form of fall protection.

Issued

2019-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.761(b): Fall hazard training. The employer shall train each employee exposed to a fall hazard in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.  On or about July 30, 2019, Menzel and Son Builders did not ensure that employees exposed to fall hazards while conducting roofing operations were trained according to the requirements of the standard prior to becoming exposed to the hazards.