OSHA Inspection: K-1 PLASTERING, INC

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  a)  For Citation 1, Item 2a, issued on 3/20/2013 with an abatement date of 3/26/2013, the employer did not certify the complete abatement of the cited violation.  b)  For Citation 1, Item 2b, issued on 3/20/2013 with an abatement date of 4/15/2013, the employer did not certify the complete abatement of the cited violation.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  a)  For Citation 1, Item 1, issued on 3/20/2013 with an abatement date of 3/26/2013, the employer did not submit documents demonstrating complete abatement of the cited violation to OSHA.

Issued

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:     The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of a fall from elevation:    On or about December 3, 2012, an employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 20 feet to the ground level below, while conducting EFIS work on an exterior wall of a retail building. The employee was using a Hy-Bird Scissor Lift Model 1430. The employee failed to keep both feet firmly positioned on the platform floor at all times. The employee climbed the scissor lifts guardrails to work at a height greater than the maximum working height of 20 feet.     Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to comply with ANSI A92.6-1990 for Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms: Section 8.10.Personnel Footing: Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on platform floor while working thereon on a lift with a working height of at least 23 feet 7 inches. The use of planks, ladders, or any devices on the platform for achieving additional height or reach shall be prohibited.

Issued

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):    The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part:     An employee conducting EFIS work was exposed to a fall of approximately 20 feet from a lower level due to standing on the mid rails to conduct the work.  The employer did not initiate and maintain an accident prevention program to control and eliminate the hazards present at the jobsite in accordance with the OSHA regulations.

Issued

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):     The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):    An employee conducting EFIS work was exposed to a fall of approximately 20 feet from a lower level due to standing on the mid rails to conduct the work.  The employer did not have a competent person conduct frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite to maintain such programs.