OSHA Inspection: GETRUDIS RIOS

Issued

Dec 19, 2014

Abate by

Jan 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1)(i): Each platform unit (e.g., scaffold plank, fabricated plank, fabricated deck, or fabricated platform) was not installed so that the space between adjacent units and the space between the platform and the uprights were no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, except where the employer can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary.  The employer does not install each platform unit so that the space between adjacent units and the space between the platform and the uprights are no more than 1 inch wide. This violation was observed on or about December 9, 2014, on the west side of newly built dwelling where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when installing bricks from a set of fabricated frames scaffolds without each platform being installed so that the space between adjacent units and the space between the platform and the uprights were no more than 1 inch wide.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each platform unit is installed so that the space between adjacent units and the space between the platform and the uprights are no more than 1 inch wide.

Issued

Dec 19, 2014

Abate by

Jan 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(2): Scaffold platforms and walkways were not at least 18 inches wide:  The employer does not install scaffold platforms and walkways that are at least 18 inches wide. This violation was observed on or about December 9, 2014, on the west side of newly built dwelling where employees were exposed to a 10 foot fall hazard when installing bricks from a set of fabricated frames scaffolds without platforms and walkways being at least 18 inches wide.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that scaffold platforms and walkways were not at least 18 inches wide.

Issued

Dec 19, 2014

Abate by

Jan 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.  Crossbraces were used as a means of access.  The employer does not use ladders or means of access for scaffold more than 2 feet above or below a point of access. This violation was observed on or about December 9, 2014, on the west side of a newly built residential dwelling where an employee was observed exposed to a 7 foot fall hazard when installing bricks from fabricated frame scaffolding without a ladder or similar means of access.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that when scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface are used.

Issued

Dec 19, 2014

Abate by

Jan 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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.  The employer does not protect employees on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level from falling to that level. This violation was observed on or about December 9, 2014, on the west side of a newly built residential dwelling where an employee was observed exposed to a 10 foot fall hazard when installing bricks from fabricated frame scaffolding without a fall protection system.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level is protected from falling to that lower level.

Issued

Dec 19, 2014

Abate by

Jan 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(c)(2): Tubular welded frames and panels were not braced by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces, or combination thereof, which would have secured vertical members together laterally:  The employer does not secure  tubular welded frames and panels vertical members together laterally by cross, horizontal, or diagonal bracings. This violation was observed on or about December 9, 2014, on the SW corner of  newly built dwelling where employees were exposed to a 12 foot fall hazard while laying brick from a set of fabricated frame scaffolding without the frames and panels being braced cross, horizontal, or diagonally.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that tubular welded frames and panels are braced by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces, or combination thereof, which would have secured vertical members together laterally.

Issued

Dec 19, 2014

Abate by

Jan 9, 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:  The employer does not install and use listed, labeled, or certified equipment in accordance with instructions. This violation was observed on or about December 9, 2014, where employees were allowed to use a blue junction box attached to an electrical cord without the junction box being installed and used as listed and labeled.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that listed, labeled, or certified equipment is installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification.