OSHA Inspection: FULLER'S HOME & HARDWARE

Issued

Dec 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(c)(11):(11) Portable ladders used to gain access to an upper landing surface have side rails that extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface (see Figure D-1);  On or about November 3, 2023, the portable ladder used to access the roof level did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to fall hazard.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Dec 26, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i):29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did must ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  On or about November 3, 2023, The employer did not ensure that employees installing  lighting on the residential structure with unprotected sides or edges that were 4 feet or more above lower level, were protected from falling. Employees  were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 18 feet  while engaged in installation of lighting activities on the walking-working surface. No form of fall protection was  being utilized while performing the lighting installation activities.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 26, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.30(a)(1):29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): The employer must provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard. The employer must  ensure employees are trained in the requirements of this paragraph on or before May 17, 2017.  On or about November 3, 2023, employees engaged in installation of lighting on a residential structure were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 18 feet with no fall protection when the employer did not ensure they were trained to recognize and minimize hazards associated with falls.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).