OSHA Inspection: FRANCISCO IBARRA

Issued

Nov 29, 2012

Abate by

Dec 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(2):  Except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) and (b)(2)(ii) of this section, each scaffold platform and/or walkway was not at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide.    The employer does not ensure that each scaffold platform is at least 18 inches wide.  This violation was observed on or about November 20, 2012, on a scaffold at the job site where employees were exposed to an 18 foot fall hazard when working from a scaffold platform that was only 8 inches wide.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 employees are protected from falling when working from scaffolds.

Issued

Nov 29, 2012

Abate by

Dec 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(i):  Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms.    The employer does not provide guardrails along all open sides and ends of scaffold platforms.  This violation was observed on or about November 20, 2012, at the job site where employees were exposed to an 18 foot fall hazard when working from a scaffold that lacked guardrails.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, 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 employees are protected from falling when working from scaffolds.