OSHA Inspection: JM PLASTERING

Issued

2012-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1):   Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii)  On or about April 16, 2012, The employer did not ensure the scaffold, approximately twleve feet in height, was fully planked for employee safety while adding stucco to the rear of a buliding, exposing the employees to fall hazards while working.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the scaffold is fully and securely planked on all working levels for employee safety.

Issued

2012-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(i):   Footings were not level, sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement:  On or about April 16, 2012, the employer did not ensure the scaffold the employees were working approximately twelve (12) feet in height had stable footing to prevent a fall hazard to the employees while they applied stucco to the rear of the building.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the scaffold are properly erected with correct and stable footing.

Issued

2012-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1):   When scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from another scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface shall be used. Crossbraces shall not be used as a means of access.  On or about April 16, 2012, the employer did not provide a means of egress for employees working on a scaffold over two tiers in height; the employees used the crossbars and plank rests for means of egress.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a means of egress is provided for employees working on a scaffold.

Issued

2012-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(4):   Part(s) of a scaffold that were damaged or weakened, such that the scaffold's strength was less than that required by paragraph (a) of this section, were not immediately repaired, replaced, braced to meet those provisions, nor removed from service until repaired.  On or about April 16, 2012, the planks the employees were working on while adding paint and/or stucco to the building were split, cracked and had other damages; the planks damage exposed to employees to fall hazards.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that planks are removed from service and use by the employees.

Issued

2012-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii):   Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.  On or about April 16, 2012, the employer did not ensure the scaffold was properly erected with guardrails for the employees working on the top tier, approximately twelve feet in height, while applying stucco to the rear of the building, exposing employees to fall hazards.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that fall protection is provided for scaffolds erected at ten (10) feet or more in height.