OSHA Inspection: E.R.L. SERVICES INC

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jul 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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 April 18, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while working from a scaffold which was not fully planked.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jul 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(2): Except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) and (b)(2)(ii) of this section, each scaffold platform and/or walkway was not at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide:  On or about April 18, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while working from a scaffold which only had one 10-inch wide plank.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jul 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(15): Ladders were used on scaffolds to increase the working level height of employees: without satisfying the criteria of subparagraphs (i) - (iv) of this paragraph:  On or about April 18, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, three employees were exposed to fall hazards while using a closed A-frame ladder on top of a scaffold to reach a roof.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jul 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b):  On or about April 18, 2014 at the above addressed jobsite, two employees were exposed to fall hazards while sweeping debris from a roof without any fall protection.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jul 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder:  On or about April 18, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to fall hazards while using a closed A-frame ladder which did not extend three feet above the landing.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jul 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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 April 18, 2014 at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to fall hazards while using an A-frame ladder in the closed to position to gain access to a roof.

Issued

Jun 16, 2014

Abate by

Jul 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladder(s) with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately removed from use:  On or about April 18, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to fall hazards while using a closed A-frame ladder which had broken side hinges and perforated side rails.