OSHA Inspection: JESUS REYNA TORRES

Issued

2014-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 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 March 07, 2014, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 12 feet while engaged in masonry activities from a tubular welded scaffold that was not fully planked on a residential construction site.

Issued

2014-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level were not protected from falling to that lower level.    On or about March 07, 2014, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 12 feet while engaged in masonry activities from a tubular welded scaffold on a residential construction site.

Issued

2014-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(i):  Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms before being released for use by employees other than erection/dismantling crews:  On or about March 07, 2014, employees who were performing masonry activities on a tubular welded scaffold without guardrails were exposed to a fall of 12 feet to the ground below.

Issued

2014-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.  On or about March 07, 2014, the employer did not ensure employees engaged in masonry activities were trained to recognize and avoid hazards related to scaffolds and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize or avoid those hazards.

Issued

2014-08-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.   On or about March 07, 2014, the employer did not ensure employees engaged in masonry activities were trained to recognize and avoid hazards related to ladders and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize or avoid those hazards.