OSHA Inspection: ELTA CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Sep 2, 2011

Abate by

Sep 6, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 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 front uprights and the guardrail supports as follows:    On or about August 29, 2011, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were performing carpentry operations from a tubular welded frame scaffold, eighteen (18) feet above the ground, that did not have the working level fully planked, thereby exposing employees to falls.

Issued

Sep 2, 2011

Abate by

Sep 6, 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:    On or about August 29, 2011, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing carpentry operations from a tubular welded frame scaffold, eighteen (18) feet above the ground, were exposed to injuries from falls due to the lack of guardrails.

Issued

Sep 2, 2011

Abate by

Sep 6, 2011

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2):  Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights shall bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation:    On or about August 29, 2011, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were performing carpentry operations from a tubular welded frame scaffold, eighteen (18) feet above the ground, the scaffold did not have legs bearing on base plates or mud sills, thereby exposing employees to falls.

Issued

Sep 2, 2011

Abate by

Sep 6, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(ii):  Unstable objects shall not be used to support scaffolds or platform units:    On or about August 29, 2011, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were performing carpentry operations from a tubular welded frame scaffold, eighteen (18) feet above the ground, that was erected on unstable objects, such as scrap lumber, thereby exposing employees to falls.