OSHA Inspection: C MORRIS MAINTENANCE INC

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(2): Scaffold platforms and walkways were not at least 18 inches wide:    (a) On or about January 3, 2013 at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 5 feet while working/walking on a 2 inch by 8 inch plank that was not at least 18 inches in width.      Abatement Note:   Abatement certification is required for this item. (see enclosed Certificate of Corrective Action worksheet)

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    a) On or about January 3, 2013, the work platform set up and used by the workers, instead of the available scaffold, was not done by a competent person.     Abatement Note:   Abatement certification is required for this item. (see enclosed Certificate of Corrective Action worksheet).

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:      (a) On or about January 3, 2013 and at time prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards while using a 6 foot self- supporting portable ladder, that was in the closed position and leaning against a wall,  to access the work platform.    Abatement Note:   Abatement certification is required for this item. (see enclosed Certificate of Corrective Action worksheet)

Issued

Jan 10, 2013

Abate by

Jan 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each employee using ladders and/or stairways had been trained by a competent person in the proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling the ladders and/or stairways:    (a) On or about January 3, 2013 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall injuries while using a self-supporting ladder in the closed position and contrary to the purpose for which it was designed.        Abatement Note:   Abatement certification is required for this item. (see enclosed Certificate of Corrective Action worksheet)