OSHA Inspection: YOUNGS MECHANICAL INSULATIONS, LLC

Issued

2025-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $1986.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b) General requirements for all ladders. The employer must ensure:  29 CFR  1910.23(b)(13): No employee carries any object or load that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall while climbing up or down the ladder.   a. Located at 2403 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wellston, Ohio, 45692: On or about July 15, 2025, the employer did not ensure that material was not carried by employees while climbing a scaffolding ladder which could cause a loss of balance and fall while climbing up or down the ladder. On or about July 15, 2025, an employee was hospitalized as a result of injuries sustained from falling from a scaffolding ladder while carrying 18 inch x 18 inch sheets of plastic up the scaffolding ladder.

Issued

2025-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.27(a): Scaffolds.  Scaffolds used in general industry must meet the requirements in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L (Scaffolds).  29 CFR  1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components shall be inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity.  a. Located at 2403 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wellston, Ohio, 45692: On or about July 15, 2025, and times prior, the employer failed to ensure a competent person inspected the 3 tier scaffolding system for visible defects before each shift.