OSHA Inspection: FILTER PRO USA, LLC

Issued

2021-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $9635.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  On or about 7/21/2020 - Mezzanine (attic), above a Multi-Purpose Room, Endeavor Elementary School, Harvest, AL, HVAC Filter Service Technicians were exposed to falls in excess of 13 feet to a concrete floor below when performing filter replacement related activities.

Issued

2021-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.30(a)(3):The employer did not provide employees training in at least the following topics; the procedures to minimize fall hazards; the correct procedures for installing, inspecting, operating, maintaining, and disassembling personal fall protection systems that the employee uses; and the correct use of personal fall protection systems and equipment:  On or about 7/21/2020 - in the mezzanine (attic), Multi-Purpose Room, Endeavor Elementary School 1997 Old Railroad Bed Rd, Harvest, AL 35749, HVAC Filter Service Technicians were not adequately trained on recognizing fall hazards when performing filter replacement activities.