OSHA Inspection: ADK DESIGN, INC.

Issued

Sep 3, 2021

Abate by

Sep 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,989 · Current $994 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(b)(2): Working spaces, walkways, and similar locations were not kept clear of cords which created a hazard to employees:  (a) On or about  March 31, 2021, on the fourth floor of the building  directly below  the roof access hatch, the employer did not insure that an electrical extension cord was kept clear of the  walkway or the working space behind it . This exposed employees in and around this area to a trip hazard.

Issued

Sep 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $4,641 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around  such holes.   (a) On or  about  March 31, 2021, on the fourth floor of the building directly below the roof access hatch, the employer did not insure that employees were protected  from  stepping thru the partially covered five (5) foot by eight (8)  foot  floor access hole.  This exposed  employees to a fall hazard of approximately 15 feet to 45 feet.

Issued

Sep 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(i)(2): All other covers shall be capable of supporting, without failure, at least twice the weight of employees, equipment, and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any one time.  a) On or about March 31, 2021, a cover that was placed over  a 5 foot by 8 foot  2"x4" stud framed hole in the  fourth story floor,  was not designed, placed, and  secured in a manner that would insure  it could  support at least twice the weight of employees, equipment, and materials carried on or across this cover.

Issued

Sep 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(i)(3): All covers were not secured when installed so as to prevent accidental displacement by the wind, equipment, or employees:  a) On or  about  March 31,2021, on the fourth floor of the building  directly below the roof access hatch, the employer did not insure that a the floor cover  over  an access hole was properly  secured to prevent displacement. This exposed employees accessing the roof and other work areas to a fall hazard of approximately 15 to 45 feet.

Issued

Sep 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(i)(4): All covers were not color coded or marked with the word "HOLE" or "COVER" to provide warning of the hazard:  (a) On or about  March 31, 2021, on the fourth floor of the building, the employer did not insure that employees and subcontractors  were warned of a floor hole covering that covered the five (5) foot by eight (8) foot hole located in the floor.