OSHA Inspection: BESTWAY HEATING CO., INC.

Issued

2017-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $4988.00

General-duty citation text

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. On or about November 14, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) operations were exposed to a fall of greater than twenty-five (25') feet zero (0") inches, created by the presence of unprotected sides.  b. On or about November 14, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) operations were exposed to a fall approximately seventeen (17') feet three (3") inches, created by the presence of unprotected sides.  c. On or about November 14, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) operations were exposed to a fall approximately twelve (12') feet eight (8") inches, created by the presence of unprotected sides.

Issued

2017-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $2138.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed.  a. On or about November 14, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were using an A-Frame fiberglass ladder which was leaned against the building to gain access to different elevations, approximately seventeen (17') feet three (3") inches and twelve (12') feet eight (8") inches , thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with falls.