OSHA Inspection: V. M. IRON WORK AND STRUCTURAL STEEL CORP.

Issued

Nov 3, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $2,679 Reduced

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 May 10, 2023, at 2655 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida, 34997, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of up to 18-foot 10-inches  while working in activities associated to metal decking without fall protection.   In the alternative:  29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  On or about May 10, 2023, at 2655 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida, 34997, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of up to 18-foot 10-inches while working in activities associated to metal decking without fall protection.

Issued

Nov 3, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,607 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): Stairway(s) or ladder(s) were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, or no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided:  On or about May 11, 2023, at 2655 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida, 34997, a ladder was not provided to access a metal deck, exposing employees to a fall hazard of  2-foot 10-inches.

Issued

Nov 3, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $2,679 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:   On or about May 11, 2023, at 2655 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida, 34997, employees were exposed to a 18-foot 10-inches fall hazard while using an unsecured ladder which did not extend at least 3-feet above the landing.