OSHA Inspection: JGM FABRICATORS & CONSTRUCTORS LLC

Issued

2023-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10046.00 · Current $10046.00

General-duty citation text

1926.451(g)(4)(ix)  Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, and equivalent structural members of a guardrail system shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force applied in any downward or horizontal direction at any point along the midrail or other member of at least 75 pounds (333 n) for guardrail systems with a minimum 100 pound toprail capacity, and at least 150 pounds (666 n) for guardrail systems with a minimum 200 pound toprail capacity. 29 CFR  1926.451(g)(4)(i): Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms before being released for use by employees other than erection/dismantling crews:  a) Back of Warehouse - Employees welding from a scaffold were exposed to fall hazards of approximately thirty-six (36) feet from an inadequate guardrail system, on or about July 14, 2023.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED