OSHA Inspection: BAR-TLC CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jun 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, sturcture, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.  Crossbraces were used as a means of access.   On or about February 22, 2013, the employer did not ensure the tubular welded frame scaffold had a ladder for employee access or egress.  The employees were climbing the cross bracing and/or end frames to gain access to the scaffold.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

Jun 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(i): Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms.    On or about February 22, 2013, the employer did not ensure the tubular welded frame scaffold located on the back side of building was equipped with guardrails and end frames.   The employees working on the scaffold were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 13 feet to the ground below.

Issued

Jun 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(c)(4): Where uplift can occur which would displace scaffold end frames or panels, the frames or panels were not locked together vertically by pins or equivalent means.   On or about February 22, 2013, the employer did not ensure the end frames were locked together to prevent uplifting when materials are being loaded onto the tubular welded frame scaffold.  Employees were exposed to struck by hazards or fall hazards due to a scaffold collapse.