OSHA Inspection: SAM'S MASONRY

Issued

Dec 3, 2009

Abate by

Jan 5, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

Issued

Aug 14, 2009

Abate by

Aug 19, 2009

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $525

General-duty citation text

Title 40.1-51.1(a) Code of Virginia: The employer, Sams Masonry, did not
furnish employment and a place of
employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or
likely to cause death or serious
bodily harm to employees.
On July 9, 2009, at 9106 Dara Lane, Great Falls, Virginia, employees of
Sams Masonry were using a six (6)
foot step ladder for access and egress from a trench.  They area were the
ladder was being used was six (6) feet
deep. The ladder was leaning against the end of the trench and was not
fully open, with spreaders locked.
One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others, to correct
this
hazard is for the employer to use
the ladder in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
A14.2-1990, Safety Requirements
for Portable Metal Ladders, section 8.3.13.2 which provides as follows:
"The user shall ensure that the
stepladder if fully opened, with spreaders locked and all feet contacting
firm level support surface."g

Issued

Aug 14, 2009

Abate by

Oct 1, 2009

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $375

Issued

Aug 14, 2009

Abate by

Aug 19, 2009

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $525