OSHA Inspection: ABCON AUTOMATION, INC.

Issued

Feb 4, 2026

Abate by

Mar 24, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $3,547

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(b):(b) Loads.  The employer must ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.  a)On or about December 20, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that the interstitial ceiling panels used as a walking-working surface could support the maximum intended load for that surface. Employees were performing work activities such as installing an HVAC motor in the interstitial space above the drop ceiling, while standing on top of a suspended ceiling of Mesa insulated metal panels.  A panel failed and an employee fell approximately 20 to the concrete floor below.

Issued

Feb 4, 2026

Abate by

Mar 24, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(d)(3):(3) When any correction or repair involves the structural integrity of the walking-working surface, a qualified person performs or supervises the correction or repair.  a)On our about December 20, 2025, the employer did not ensure that a qualified person performed or supervised repair work affecting the structural integrity of an interstitial walking working surface. Employees, performing work activities, including installing an HVAC motor in the interstitial space above the drop ceiling, which required the opening and repairing of the walking working surface were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet to the production floor below.

Issued

Feb 4, 2026

Abate by

Mar 24, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(3)(i):(3) Holes.  The employer must ensure: (i) Each employee is protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following:  (A)Covers; (B)Guardrail systems; (C)Travel restraint systems; or (D)Personal fall arrest systems.  a)On or about December 20, 2025, the employer failed to ensure employees were protected from falling through an opening in the ceiling approximately 20 feet above the production floor while performing millwright activities, including hoisting and installing a motor. Employees were standing near and working around a 12-foot section of ceiling panel that had been removed without any cover, guardrail system, or properly anchored fall protection. As a result, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet.

Issued

Feb 4, 2026

Abate by

Mar 24, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.140(c)(20):(20) Ropes, belts, lanyards, lifelines, and harnesses used for personal fall protection must be protected from being cut, abraded, melted, or otherwise damaged.  a) On or about December 20, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that ropes, belts, lanyards, lifelines, and harnesses used for personal fall protection were protected from being cut, abraded, or otherwise damaged.  Anchor points utilized by employees preforming millwright activities in an interstitial space above a dropped ceiling were wrapped directly around steel structural support beams in the roof  without any protective covers or sleeves to prevent damage. As a result, employees were exposed to fall hazards at approximately 20 feet.