OSHA Inspection: AKI CORPORATION

Issued

Sep 30, 2019

Abate by

Oct 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v):  A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or the basket when working from an aerial lift:      Note: As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system:       a)  On September 12, 2019, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling up to approximately 22 feet while working from the SkyJack aerial lift platform without wearing a full body harness with a lanyard attached to the boom or basket.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 30, 2019

Abate by

Oct 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,047 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)  On September 12, 2019, employees engaged in roof demolition work were not protected from fall hazards while working at an elevation of approximately 22 feet above the ground.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii):  Where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, receptacles were not protected with ground fault circuit interrupters when on a two-wire, single- phase portable or vehicle-mounted generator rated more than 5kW, or where the circuit conductors of the generator were not insulated from the generator frame and all other grounded surfaces:    a)  On September 12, 2019, employees were provided and used 120/240 Volt, Honda Power Stroke Portable Generator with receptacle not protected with ground fault circuit interrupters to power equipment and tools onsite.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1):  The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:     a)  On or about September 12, 2019, the employer did not maintain records or certification of fall protection training for employees exposed to fall hazards.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.