OSHA Inspection: BEAR BROTHERS, INC

Issued

2014-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $867.00 · Current $500.00 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):    a)  At 1510 3rd Ave Phenix City, Alabama:  On or about April 16, 2014 and at times prior; the controlling employer allowed a subcontractor employee to work from a two buck high scaffold which was not fully planked exposing his employees to trip hazards and fall hazards.

Issued

2014-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

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:    a)  At West Side of Building 1510 3rd Ave Phenix City, Alabama:  On or about April 16, 2014 and at times prior; the controlling failed to conduct a proper inspection of scaffolding used on site and allowed a subcontractors employee  to work from a two buck high scaffold that had a working platform that was not fully decked exposing employees to fall hazards and trip hazards.