OSHA Inspection: K.S. FACUNDO FRAMING INC

Issued

2013-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.25(a):     During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs,  debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures:    On about August 21, 2012, and at other times prior thereto, at the Building "F", employees performing exterior siding work and other upgrades were exposed to tripping hazards from walkways that were not kept clear of scrap materials.

Issued

2013-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):     Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:    On or about August 21, 2012, and at other times prior thereto, at this site, employees performing exterior siding work and other upgrades were exposed to falling object hazards while working under and around overhead work on scaffolds and second story roof repairs and not provided with hard hat protection.

Issued

2013-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1):     Platform(s) on all working levels of scaffolds, were not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and guardrail supports such that the space between adjacent units, and the space between the platform and the uprights is no more than one inch wide:    On or about August 21, 2012, and at other times prior thereto, at Building "F", employees performing exterior siding work and other upgrades were exposed to fall hazards of 12 feet or greater to ground working from supported scaffolds with incomplete deck sections.

Issued

2013-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(15)(ii):     The platform units shall be secured to the scaffold to prevent their movement:    On or about August 21, 2012, and at other times prior thereto, at Building "F", employees performing exterior siding work and other upgrades were exposed to fall hazards of 15 feet or greater to ground working from supported scaffolds with partial deck covers of plywood unsecured to the platform framing.

Issued

2013-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

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 August 21, 2012, and at other times prior thereto, at Building "F", employees performing exterior siding work and other upgrades were exposed to fall hazards of 12 feet or greater to ground working from Alum-A-Brake supported scaffolding without a complete guardrail (top rail, mid rail, toe board) or equivalent manufacturer parts (e.g. mesh).

Issued

2013-02-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):     Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    On or about August 21, 2012, and at other times prior thereto, at the Building 'F", employees performing siding repairs at a roof peak were working from a second story roof, at 20 feet or greater above ground, with no fall protection.