OSHA Inspection: TDA CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components shall be inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity.  Worksite: On or about, 07/23/13 a Competent person did not adequately inspect the Safe Span Scaffold System to ensure no unsafe condition existed.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  Worksite: On or about 07/23/2013 an employee fell 75 feet through an opening that had an unsecured cover on the scaffolding system.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers.  Worksite: On or about 07/23/2013 an employee working on a Safe Span Scaffolding System stepped/slipped or rolled on to an unsecured hole cover falling 75 feet to the ground below.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(c): "Retraining." When the employer has reason to believe that any affected employee who has already been trained does not have the understanding and skill required by paragraph (a) of this section, the employer shall retrain each such employee. Circumstances where retraining is required include, but are not limited to, situations where:  Worksite: Employees were not retrained to recognize hazards in which they were exposed to while working from a scaffold suspended on the underside of the Mount Hope Bridge in Bristol, Rhode Island.  Consequently on or about 07/23/2013 an employee fell approximately 75 feet to the ground below and sustained fatal injuries.