OSHA Inspection: PERRY STUTZMAN

Issued

2023-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):  The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person:  On or about July 31, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards while while installing a metal roof and the employer did not have a competent person conducting frequent and periodic inspections of the site.

Issued

2023-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 July 31, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 18 feet while installing a metal roof and the employer did not ensure fall protection was used.

Issued

2023-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v):  A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when 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 July 31, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 18 feet while working from an aerial lift and the employer did not ensure fall protection was used.