OSHA Inspection: TASE, INC

Issued

Sep 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $5,461

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):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 16, 2021 at the job site located at 888 Knollcrest Ct, Akron, Ohio 44313;  during the installation of roofing material on a residential roof, the employer did not ensure portable ladders extend 3 feet above the upper landing surface.

Issued

Sep 24, 2021

Penalty

Initial $16,384 · Current $16,384

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  On or about September 16, 2021, during the installation of roofing material at a job site located at 888 Knollcrest Ct, Akron, Ohio 44313; the employer did not ensure employees working on a roof of a multi-unit single family home project were protected from a fall of approximately 8.4 feet by utilizing a fall protection system.   Tase Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (1926.501(b)(13) Duty to have fall protection), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1490093, citation number 01, item number 02 and was affirmed as a final order on 8/31/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 1634 Heather Ln Null, Middleburg Heights, 44130.