OSHA Inspection: TEXAS SOLAR

Issued

2021-10-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5266.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:   On or about August 12, 2021, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while working under panel installations without any head protection.

Issued

2021-10-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5266.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   On or about August 12, 2021, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards while installing solar panels on the second story of a residential roof over 6 feet without any fall protection.

Issued

2021-10-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5266.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders were used on surfaces which were not stable and level:  On or about August 12, 2021, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards while installing solar panels on the second story of a residential roof with an unsecured ladder positioned on the peak of the first floor.