OSHA Inspection: PERIMETER BUILDING SERVICES

Issued

2021-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9753.00 · Current $5852.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

The employer did not ensure that no employee uses any anchorage before the employer has obtained written information from the building owner that each anchorage meets the requirements of paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section. The employer did not keep the information for the duration of the job:  On or about August 14, 2020, written documentation to show that each anchorage point affixed to the roof of the building was identified, tested, maintained, and certified that it was capable of supporting 5,000 lbs., was not obtained from the building owner prior to the start of any/all work activity. Employees who used seat board when completing window-washing activities were potentially exposed to falls of approximately 96 feet, from the top of the roof to ground level.

Issued

2021-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $8192.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

The employer did not ensure that the rope descent system has proper rigging, including anchorages and tiebacks, with particular emphasis on providing tiebacks when counterweights, cornice hooks, or similar non-permanent anchorages are used.   On or about August 14, 2020, while in the process of completing window-washing operations, employees who used a rope descent system that was not properly rigged were exposed to a fall hazards of approximately 96 feet. The employer failed to ensure that the employee was anchored before attempting a descent off an eight (8) story building.