Columbia, South Carolina · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · NAICS 238220
Forward Ventures, Inc. has one OSHA inspection on record in South Carolina.
OSHA opened it on May 28, 2015 as a planned inspection, in Columbia.
From that inspection OSHA issued 2 citation items: 1 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $2,380 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $1,190, down 50%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1926.502, fall protection systems (2 items).
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,080. Forward Ventures, Inc. averages $1,190 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $2,380 | $1,190 | Sep 16, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(9) · Fall protection systems |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 2015 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1)
(1) Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, shall be 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level. When conditions warrant, the height of the top edge may exceed the 45-inch height, provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of this paragraph.
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(9)
(9) Top rails and midrails shall be at least one-quarter inch (0.6 cm) nominal diameter or thickness to prevent cuts and lacerations. If wire rope is used for top rails, it shall be flagged at not more than 6-foot (1.8 m) intervals with high-visibility material.
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