Pennsylvania masonry contractor cited for exposing bricklayers to fall hazards as high as 30 feet at residential construction sites

OSHA cited Vyacheslav Leshko, doing business as T and S Masonry LLC, for exposing bricklayers to fall hazards as high as 30 feet above the ground at two residential construction sites in Philadelphia. OSHA officials conducted the inspections after inspectors from the Philadelphia Department of License and Inspections made referrals to the department. Proposed penalties total $100,560.

"T and S Masonry is taking unnecessary chances with worker safety by not providing fall protection for bricklayers working at heights ranging from 25 to 30 feet," said Nicholas DeJesse, director of OSHA's Philadelphia Area Office. "A fall at these heights would result in permanent disability or death."

OSHA inspectors observed workers on scaffolds conducting bricklaying activities without fall protection. Violations found include exposing workers to other scaffolding safety hazards, not providing workers with proper training, and workers using corrosive cement without proper personal protective equipment. For more information, read the news release.

Source: OSHA.gov