OSHA Inspection: EAGLE SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING INC

Issued

Jun 25, 2026

Abate by

Jul 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(8): Horizontal lifelines were not designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a qualified person, as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintained a safety factor of at least two:  At a commercial worksite located at 1549 N 4th St, Monett, MO, on or about March 2, 2026, employees were engaged in drilling operations atop a water tower structure approximately one hundred twenty (120) feet above ground level.  The horizontal lifeline was used in a configuration for which it was not designed, exposing workers to a fall hazard. The workers at the site utilized a rope grab device designed specifically for use on a vertical 5/8-inch lifeline. The lifeline was positioned horizontally at foot level, and the rope grab was connected to an employee's right hip D-ring through a shock-absorbing lanyard. This configuration placed the rope grab in an application for which it was not intended, which increased the risk that the grab would not activate or would not activate in a timely manner. One employee fell approximately one hundred twenty (120) feet from the elevated work surface, sustaining fatal injuries. This was documented on or about March 2, 2026.

Issued

Jun 25, 2026

Abate by

Jul 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(16)(iii): Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, were not rigged such that an employee could not free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m) nor contact any lower level:  At a commercial worksite located at 1549 N 4th St, Monett MO, employees engaged in drilling operations atop a water tower were not adequately protected against free fall in excess of six (6) feet, nor protected from contacting a lower level. As a result, one employee fell approximately one hundred twenty (120) feet from the elevated work surface to ground level, sustaining fatal injuries. This was documented on or about March 2, 2026.

Issued

Jun 25, 2026

Abate by

Jul 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(16)(iv): Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, did not bring an employee to a complete stop and/or and did not limit maximum deceleration distance to 3.5 feet (1.07 m):  At a commercial worksite located at 1549 N 4th St, Monett MO, employees engaged in drilling operations atop a water tower were not adequately protected from fall hazards, resulting in an employee traveling in excess of three and one-half (3.5) feet during a fall event. The improper rigging and configuration of the system rendered the fall arrest function of the rope grab ineffective, which allowed one employee to fall approximately one hundred twenty (120) feet from the elevated work surface to ground level, sustaining fatal injuries. This was documented on or about March 2, 2026.

Issued

Jun 25, 2026

Abate by

Jul 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body belt was not located in the center of the wearer's back. The attachment point of the body harness was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head.  At a commercial worksite located at 1549 N 4th St, Monett MO, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fall hazards. Specifically, an employee engaged in drilling operations atop a water tower was utilizing the hip D-ring as the fall arrest connection point rather than the designated center D-ring located at the center back of the body harness. This was documented on or about March 2, 2026.

Issued

Jun 25, 2026

Abate by

Jul 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service:  At a commercial worksite located at 1549 N 4th St, Monett MO, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fall hazards. Fall protection equipment with damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components was not removed from service. The pelican hook exhibited extensive paint buildup that obstructed and compromised the functionality of the gate mechanism. This was documented on or about March 2, 2026.