OSHA Inspection: K & V STEEL ERECTORS, INC.

Issued

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6621.00 · Current $3973.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):  The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person:  On or about February 27, 2026, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet while performing construction activities, including hanging a gutter on a pre-engineered metal building, and in the basket of an aerial lift because the employer did not ensure a competent person conducted frequent and regular inspections of the worksite and equipment to identify the workplace hazards.

Issued

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5628.00 · Current $3377.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v):  A body belt was not worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:   On or about February 27, 2026, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet while working in the basket of an aerial lift because the employee did not wear a body belt and lanyard attached to the basket.

Issued

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $5561.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):  Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  On or about February 27, 2026, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet while performing construction activities, including hanging a gutter on a pre-engineered metal building, and suitable fall protection was not used.