OSHA Inspection: KEVIN M KONITZER

Issued

2021-11-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2867.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  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):  (a) 2526 Eaton Road, Wilmington, DE 19810:   On or about August 19, 2021, the employer failed to provide a fall protection system to employees exposed to a fall hazard while walking and working on the second floor having unprotected edges.

Issued

2021-11-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2926.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): The employer did not provide training for each employee who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard:   (a) 2526 Eaton Road, Wilmington, DE 19810:   On or about August 19, 2021, the employer failed to train employees engaged in gutter cleaning activities in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions related to worksite conditions posing a potential fall hazard.  Abatement Note:  Employees must be trained in at least the following topics: The nature of the fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them; The procedures to be followed to minimize those hazards; The correct procedures for installing, inspecting, operating, maintaining, and disassembling the personal fall protection systems that the employee uses; and, The correct use of personal fall protection systems and equipment including, but not limited to, proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques, and methods of equipment inspection and storage, as specified by the manufacturer.