OSHA Inspection: LAVOIE PLASTERING LTD.

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,320 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 18, 2014, Biljax brand supported scaffold systems used onsite were not fully planked.

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(4): Each end of a platform, not cleated or otherwise restrained by hooks or equivalent means, did not extend over the centerline of its support at least 6 inches (15 cm):  On or about March 18, 2014, the company erected a Louisville telescoping plank supported on one end by a trestle ladder, while the other end rested on the planks of a supported scaffold without extending over the centerline of a support structure.

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames,  or uprights did not bear on base plates, mud sills or other adequate firm foundation:    On or about March 18, 2014, supported scaffolds erected by company employees did not bear on mud sills or other adequate firm foundation where necessary.

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(n)(1): Scaffold platforms were placed higher than the second highest rung or step of the ladder supporting the platform:  On or about March 18, 2014, scaffold platforms were placed on the top rung of trestle ladders.

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(n)(3): 29 CFR 1926.452(n)(3): Ladders used to support step, platform, and trestle ladder scaffolds were not placed, fastened, or equipped with devices to prevent slipping:  On or about March 18, 2014, trestle ladders were placed so that legs of the ladder rested on multiple surfaces including poured cement, unstable plywood, and mud.

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(n)(4): Scaffolds shall not be bridged one to another:    On or about March 18, 2014, a scaffold platform which was supported by a trestle ladder on one side was observed to be bridged to a supported scaffold running perpendicular to the platform.

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:    On or about March 18, 2014, self-supporting stepladders were used to access the working surface of the scaffold.

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Unsecured ladder(s) were used on surfaces that were not stable and level:  On or about March 18, 2014, stepladders that were used in the mud were not secured to prevent accidental displacement.

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:  On or about March 18, 2014, the top or top step of two Werner 8 foot stepladders was were used to access a scaffold approximately 8 feet in height.

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 March 18, 2014, employees had not received effective training to familiarize them with hazards associated with ladder use.

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,800 · Current $2,920 Reduced

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 18, 2014, employees had not received effective training to familiarize them with hazards associated with supported scaffolds and trestle ladder scaffolds.    Lavoie Plastering, LTD was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.454(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 924418, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on December 9, 2013 with respect to a workplace located at the corner of Garfield Blvd. and Turney Rd., Garfield Heights, OH, 44125.