OSHA Inspection: BASIL FITZSIMONS

Issued

Jan 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1):  Each platform on all working levels was not fully planked or decked between front uprights and the guardrail supports:        a)   Employees working from frame scaffolding were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 17.2 feet where the scaffold platform was not fully decked.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1):  Supported scaffold(s) with a height to base width (including outrigger supports) ratio greater than four to one (4:1) was not restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means:      a)  Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 17.2 feet while working on a frame scaffold which was not restrained from tipping by any means.        No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2):  Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights did not bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation:      a)  Supported scaffold legs did not bear on base plates.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 12, 2015

Abate by

Jan 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iv):  Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms when they were not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use:       a)  Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 17.2 feet, while performing carpentry work from a sheet of plywood that was placed on the forks of a JLG all terrain forklift, model number G6-42A, and utilized as an elevated work platform.         In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 12, 2015

Abate by

Jan 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1):  Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level:      a)  Employees working from frame scaffolding were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 17.2 feet.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 12, 2015

Abate by

Jan 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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:      a)  Employees performing carpentry work were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 17.2 feet      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 12, 2015

Abate by

Jan 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders 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:      a)  Employees were using an extension ladder which did not extend 3 feet above the upper landing being accessed.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 12, 2015

Abate by

Jan 16, 2015

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:    a)  Employees were exposed to fall hazards while using an a-frame ladder without its metal spreaders or locking devices in the open position on the edge of an unprotected working surface approximately 17.2 feet high.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1):  Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:   a)  Employees were using unguarded DeWalt grinder while performing carpentry work.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:    a)  Employees engaged in painting activity were using a relocatable power tap in an outdoor setting to power tools onsite.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 12, 2015

Abate by

Jan 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  a)  Employees were using electrical power tools which were plugged into extension cords which was missing a ground pin.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 12, 2015

Abate by

Jan 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): All pull boxes, junction boxes, or fittings were not provided with covers:  a) Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while utilizing a receptacle that had not cover.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.