OSHA Inspection: THOMAS SHORT CONSTRUCTION CO

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $1705.00 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, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or warning line systems and safety monitoring systems.   a) At 8526 Henry Clay Boulevard, Clay, NY., on or about 8/20/2019: The employer did not ensure workers were protected from fall hazards while performing roofing work at approximately 10 feet above the ground level.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:  a) At 8526 Henry Clay Boulevard, NY., on or about 8/20/2019: Employees were not trained in appropriate fall protection methods to avoid hazards associated with elevated work areas.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2273.00 · Current $1705.00 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 did not reach the landing, a grasping device, such as a grabrail extending at least 3 feet above the upper landing was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder.   a) At 8526 Henry Clay Boulevard, Clay, NY., on or about 8/20/2019: A stepladder, used against the wall to access and egress the roof 10 feet above the lower level, did not extend 3 feet above the landing area.

Issued

2019-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): The employer permitted ladder use for purposes other than for which they were designed:  a)  At 8526 Henry Clay Boulevard, Clay, NY., on or about 8/9202019 and times prior: A stepladder, designed to be used in the open and braced position, was used against the wall to access and egress the roof 10 feet above the lower level.