OSHA Inspection: KEITH A. RICHENDOLLAR

Issued

Jul 14, 2011

Abate by

Jul 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1):     Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds shall be fully planked or decked between the frontuprights and the guardrail supports as follows:          a.  On the site, the employer did not ensure the scaffold employees were working from was fully planked.

Issued

Jul 14, 2011

Abate by

Jul 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1):     Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level shall be protected fromfalling to that lower level. Paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (vii) of this section establish the types of fall protection to be provided to the employeeson each type of scaffold. Paragraph (g)(2) of this section addresses fall protection for scaffold erectors and dismantlers.Note to paragraph (g)(1): The fall protection requirements for employees installing suspension scaffold support systems on floors, roofs,and other elevated surfaces are set forth in subpart M of this part.:         a.  On the site, the employer did not ensure employees working from a scaffold next to and around the chimney were provided with fall protection.

Issued

Jul 14, 2011

Abate by

Jul 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(h)(2)(ii):     A toeboard shall be erected along the edge of platforms more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lowerlevels for a distance sufficient to protect employees below, except on float (ship) scaffolds where an edging of 3/4 x 1 1/2 inch (2 x 4 cm) wood orequivalent may be used in lieu of toeboards;         a.  On the site, the employer did not ensure a toeboard was erected on the scaffold in order to protect employees working below.