OSHA Inspection: HUGO SORIANO

Issued

2012-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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):  The employer does not ensure that all working levels on scaffolds are fully planked or decked to prevent employee injury. This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2012, when employees were exposed to a fall hazard while working on the second level of a scaffold that was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports.

Issued

2012-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms were 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 other scaffold, sturcure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.  Crossbraces were used as a means of access:  The employer does not ensure that all scaffolds are equipped with the means to safely access the working platforms to prevent employee injury. This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2012, when employees were exposed to a fall hazard while climbing cross bracing to access a working platform on a scaffold without a safe means of access.

Issued

2012-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(i): Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms before being released for use by employees other than erection/dismantling crews:  The employer does not ensure that a guardrail system is installed on all working levels of scaffolds to prevent employee injury. This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2012, when employees were exposed to a fall hazard while working on the second level of a scaffold without a guardrail system in place.

Issued

2012-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  The employer does not ensure that all frayed or worn electric cords are taken out of service. This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2012, when employees working at the construction site were using extension cords that were frayed and worn.