OSHA Inspection: 3RD GENERATION INSULATION

Issued

2024-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $2766.00 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(s).  On or about November 9, 2023, three employees were performing overhead insulation duct work without the employer conducting frequent and regular inspections of the job site; exposing employees to hazards such as, but not limited to falls and struck-by.

Issued

2024-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1659.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.50(c): In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, hospital, or physician, that is reasonably accessible in terms of time and distance to the worksite, which is available for the treatment of injured employees, a person who has a valid certificate in first-aid training from the U.S. Bureau of Mines, the American Red Cross, or equivalent training that can be verified by documentary evidence, was not available at the worksite to render first aid.  On or about November 9, 2023, an employee was performing duct insulation work at heights above six feet without the employer providing a person certified to render first aid, exposing the employee to the hazards associated with a delay in medical treatment.

Issued

2024-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $2766.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and/or bottom of (a) ladder(s) was not kept clear:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION(S) AND/OR CONDITIONS)  On or about November 9, 2023, employees were using portable free-standing ladders to install overhead insulation to duct work without ensuring the work area around the base of the ladder was kept clear, exposing the employees to a fall hazard.