OSHA Inspection: P.S.F. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC.

Issued

2019-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(6): Scaffolds were erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they or any conductive material handled on them might come closer than 10 ft. to power lines:    a. Site - On or about August 13, 2019, employees were exposed to a shock hazard while utilizing a ladder jack scaffolding system as means of accessing the roof area, where the scaffolding system was set up within inches of the energized electrical drop line powering the residence.

Issued

2019-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1m) above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level by fall protection established in accordance with paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (vii) of this section:    a. Site - On or about August 13, 2019, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while working from the ladder jack scaffolding system, where fall protection was not utilized to prevent falls of over 20 feet.

Issued

2019-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    a. Site - On or about August 13, 2019, employees were exposed to fall hazards while engaged in roofing activities, where fall protection was not utilized to prevent falls of over 20 feet.

Issued

2019-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $0.00 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:    a. Site - On or about August 13, 2019, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while attempting to navigate the access ladder which was not adequately installed, where the ladder did not extend 3 feet above the upper landing surface.