OSHA Inspection: PARKER INTERIOR PLANTSCAPE, INC.

Issued

2025-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14895.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.  a) Jobsite located at 1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA - On or about January 5, 2025, the employer did not ensure employees who were disassembling a Christmas tree utilized fall protection.  Employees worked on the frame of the the 44-foot tree to remove the decorations, exposing employees to fall of approximately 10-15 feet.  OR 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:   a) Jobsite located at 1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA - On or about January 5, 2025, the employer did not ensure employees who were disassembling a Christmas tree utilized fall protection. Employees worked on the frame of the 44-foot tree to remove the decorations, exposing employees to fall of approximately 10-15 feet.