OSHA Inspection: GENERAL IMPROVEMENT CO.

Issued

Feb 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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 September 11, 2012, employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 6 feet in elevation to the ground level below from a scaffold that had 2 of a possible 5 planking while employees were installing the wall frame.

Issued

Feb 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights did not bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation:                                                                                      On or about September 11, 2012, employees were exposed to the hazard of falls from an elevation of approximately 6 feet to the ground level below when installing the wall frame while on a tubular welding scaffold that had 6 of 8 scaffold poles were resting directly on wooden planks.

Issued

Feb 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(ii): Unstable objects were used to support scaffolds or platform units:     On or about September 11, 2012,  employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 6 feet to the ground level below while installing the wall frame on a one level scaffold that was erected on unstable ground and the poles were set on uneven wood planks and concrete blocks.

Issued

Feb 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7):  Scaffolds were not erected, moved, dismantled, or altered, by trained and experienced employees under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration:    On or about September 11, 2012, Employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 6 feet to wood, rocks, and concrete debris at ground level below while installing a wall frame on a one level scaffold, that had hazards such as but not limited to: not fully planked, end poles resting on unstable ground; and on unstable concrete and wood planks.

Issued

Feb 21, 2013

Abate by

Mar 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold(s) trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize those hazards associated with the type of scaffold(s) being used and to understand the procedure(s) to control or minimize those hazards:    On or about September 11, 2012, an employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 6 feet in elevation to building materials below such as to but not limited to:  wood planks, rocks, and concrete debris at ground level below while installing a wall frame from a scaffold that had hazards such as but not limited to:  inadequate planking and end poles resting on unstable objects.

Issued

Feb 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11):  Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    On or about September 11, 2012, an employee was exposed to the hazard of falls from approximately 12 feet in elevation to the ground level below while installing shingles on an approximately 5:12 roof pitch without fall protection.

Issued

Feb 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(c):  When employees were exposed to falling objects the employer did not require employees to wear hard hats and did not implement measures to prevent objects from falling from higher levels as set forth in (c)(1)-(3) of this section:    On or about September 11, 2012, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard when working at ground level and on scaffold without hard hats from items such as but not limited to:  roofing material and a pneumatic nail gun when employees working above were installing the wall frame and placing shingles on the roof.

Issued

Feb 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):  Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladders length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder(s) was/were not secured at its top to a rigid support, and/or a grasping device, such as a grabrail, was not provided to assist the employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder:    On or about September 11, 2012, an employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 10 feet to the ground level while mounting and dismounting the protable ladder that extended one foot above the upper landing.

Issued

Feb 21, 2013

Abate by

Mar 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1):  The employer failed to ensure that each employee received training by a competent person in ladder safety:    On or about September 11, 2012, an employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 10 feet to the ground level while mounting and dismounting the portable ladder that extended one foot above the upper landing.