OSHA Inspection: TATE SMITH CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2024-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3111.00 · Current $1867.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):  (a) On August 1, 2024, at 410 Mitchell Ave N in Steele, North Dakota, employees were exposed to fall hazards at heights over 7 feet while engaged in roofing activities.

Issued

2024-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $349.00 · Current $209.00 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:  (a) On August 1, 2024, at 410 Mitchell Ave N in Steele, North Dakota, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from hazards associated with a portable ladder not extending 3 feet.