OSHA Inspection: PEGASUS TOWER CO.

Issued

2020-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1735.00 · Current $1735.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a :  (a) Jobsite - On or about November 16, 2019 the employer failed to designate, identify, and train employees responsible for providing rescue in the event an employee falls and is left suspended, exposing the employee to suspension trauma.

Issued

2020-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $4048.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.104(b): Lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to an anchorage or structural member capable of supporting a minimum dead weight of 5,400 pounds.  (a) Jobsite - On or about November 16, 2019 employees were using the 5/8" step bolts as anchorage points for their lanyards while climbing the tower, exposing them to fall hazards.

Issued

2020-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $134937.00 · Current $134937.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.105(a): Safety nets shall be provided when workplaces are more than 25 feet above the ground or water surface, or other surfaces where the use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or safety belts is impractical.  (a) Jobsite - On or about November 16, 2019 the employer did not ensure employees were utilizing a means of fall protection while erecting a communications tower exposing the employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

2020-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  (a) Jobsite - On or about November 16, 2019 the employer did not ensure that employees were trained to avoid and recognize fall hazards while erecting a new communications tower.