OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION LLC.

Issued

2023-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $4465.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.760(a)(1):Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems.  On or about March 15, 2023, employees were working from the upper level of a metal building and were not in use of fall protection.  This exposed the employees to a fall hazard greater than fifteen (15) feet to the ground below.

Issued

2023-09-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $4465.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.453(b)(2)(v):  A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:  Note:  As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system.  The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated   On or about March 15, 2023, employees were working from the basket of aerial lifts and were not in use of fall protection.  This exposed the employees to a fall hazard.