OSHA Inspection: SCAFFOLD SOLUTIONS, INC

Issued

Dec 7, 2011

Abate by

Dec 8, 2011

Penalty

Initial $1,607 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.71(j)(3):� - When rails were omitted, employees more than 5 feet above solid surfaces were not protected by safety belts and life lines that met the requirements of 1915.159 and 1915.160.    USCGC Bertholf, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA: On September 29, one employee was not tied in, and the open hole inside the scaffold was not protected by guardrails. The employee was exposed to a fall of 12 feet through the scaffold opening, including but not limited to when he was passing down planks through the opening, walking around the scaffold, and removing portions of the scaffold.

Issued

Dec 7, 2011

Abate by

Dec 22, 2011

Penalty

Initial $1,418 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.502(a): A written fire safety plan was not developed and implemented by the employer that covered all of the actions necessary to ensure the employees safety in the event of a fire.    UCSCG Bertholf, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA: On September 29, and at times prior, the employer did not provide a written fire safety plan for employees working on the ship.

Issued

Dec 7, 2011

Abate by

Dec 29, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1915.508(a)(2): The employer did not train new employees on fire protection in Shipyard Employment upon initial assignment.    UCSCG Bertholf, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA: On September 29, and at times prior, employees working on the ship dismantaling the scaffold on the main tower were not trained on fire protection in Shipyard Employment.