OSHA Inspection: GYPTECH SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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, sturcure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.      a) On or about 3/13/2013, N5 Elevation:  No safe access was provided for the rolling scaffold being used to apply fire proofing.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity:     a) On or about 3/13/2013, N5 Elevation:  No daily inspections were being performed on the rolling scaffold being used to apply fire proofing.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(4): Part(s) of a scaffold that were damaged or weakened, such that the scaffold's strength was less than that required by paragraph (a) of this section, were not immediately repaired, replaced, braced to meet those provisions, nor removed from service until repaired:    a) On or about 3/13/2013, N5 Elevation:  A caster locking mechanism was broken on the rolling scaffold being used to apply fire proofing.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(w)(2): Scaffold casters and wheels were not locked with positive wheel and/or wheel and swivel locks, or equivalent means, to prevent movement of the scaffold while the scaffold was used in a stationary manner:  a) On or about 3/13/2013, N5 Elevation:  Casters were not locked while an employee was applying fireproofing from rolling scaffold.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section:     a) On or about 3/13/2013, N5 Elevation:  A midrail was missing on one end of the rolling scaffold being used to apply fire proofing.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(w)(6)(i): Employee(s) were allowed to ride on scaffolds when the surface on which the scaffold was moved was not within 3 degrees of level, and/or not free of pits, holes, and obstructions:     a) On or about 3/13/2013, N5 Elevation:  An employee was riding on a mobile scaffold used to apply fire proofing while near floor openings.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(w)(6)(ii): The height to base width ratio of the scaffold during movement is two to one or less:   a) On or about 3/13/2013, N5 Elevation:  A mobile scaffold was in use with a width to height ratio of 2.7 while applying fire proofing.   Abatement certification is required for this item.