OSHA Inspection: TAZ FLOORING & DESIGN

Issued

2014-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii)    On or about 5 March, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, two employees were working from a tubular welded frame scaffold that was not fully planked, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 21 feet.

Issued

2014-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about 5 March 2014, on the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not inspect the tubular scaffold the employees were utilizing to conduct masonry work on the building under construction, exposing the employee to fall hazard.

Issued

2014-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 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, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.  Cross-braces were used as a means of access:    On or about March 5, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, two employees were accessing the tubular welded scaffolding by climbing the cross-braces and side frames rails and not utilizing a ladder, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 21 feet.

Issued

2014-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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:    On or about 5 March, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, two employees were working from a scaffold which was positioned on the roof of the building under construction, up to approximately 21 feet high without the employer providing fall protection, exposing the employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

2014-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    On or about 3 March, 2014, on the above addressed job site, two employees were accessing a scaffold located on the roof of the building without the use of fall protection, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of up to approximately 10 feet.

Issued

2014-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladders length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:    On or about 5 March 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, two employees were utilizing an aluminum extension ladder to access the roof without extending the ladder at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet.

Issued

2014-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employees  using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:    On or about 5 March 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was accessing the roof of the building by climbing a ladder while carrying a bucket of concrete mix, exposing the employee to a fall hazard.

Issued

2014-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 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 5 March 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, two employees were utilizing an aluminum extension ladder to access the roof without receiving training on how to properly utilize a ladder, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet.