OSHA Inspection: SD RESTORATION INC.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1): Supported scaffolds with a height to base width (including outrigger supports, if used) ratio of more than four to one (4:1) were not restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means, as set forth in subparagraphs (i) - (iii) of this paragraph.      On or about May 6th, 2013, at the above address jobsite, a Baker scaffold was not restrained from tipping while the height to base ratio exceeded 4:1.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

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:     On or about May 6th,2012, at the above address jobsite, a Baker scaffold was not erected by a competent person.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(c)(3): Frames and panels were not joined together vertically by coupling or stacking pins or equivalent means:    On or about May 6th, 2013, at the above address jobsite, the employer had a Baker scaffold with frames that were not joined together by coupling or stacking pins.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(w)(9): Caster stems and wheel stems were not pinned or otherwise secured in scaffold legs or adjustment screws.     On or about May 6th, 2013, at the above address jobsite, the employer had a Baker scaffold with caster stems that were not pinned or secured to the scaffold legs.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

Abate by

Oct 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards:     On or about May 6th, 2013, at the above address jobsite, the employer did not provide training to employees using ladders.