OSHA Inspection: AMPCO SANDBLASTING & PAINTING LLC

Issued

2023-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $12500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.34(a):Building or structure exits were not so arranged and maintained as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it was occupied:  On or about May 24, 2023, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while accessing and exiting the roof via a catwalk that had obstructed egress.

Issued

2023-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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(s)   On or about May 24, 2023, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while accessing and exiting the roof via a catwalk that had obstructed egress, and the employer did not ensure it was inspected by a competent person before work started.

Issued

2023-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 May 24, 2023, employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 8 feet while performing roofing activities on a commercial church located at 1055 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312.  The employees were using an A-frame ladder to access the  roof hatch and the employer did not ensure the employees were using the ladder for the purpose it was designed.