OSHA Inspection: GUTTER WORKS

Issued

2020-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $4048.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  This violation occurred on September 17, 2020, at least two (2) employees installing gutters were exposed to falls of more than 20 feet to the ground below.

Issued

2020-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $4048.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):  The employer did not ensure that when portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.   On or about September 17, 2020, employees used an extension ladder that was not secured or at least 3 feet above the landing when accessing and for egress from a roof and were exposed to falls of more than 20 feet to the ground below.