OSHA Inspection: TERRY FOR BRICKS, INC

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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)  8460 Vaughn, Montgomery AL; On or about April 23, 2015 the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to work from the top level of a scaffold - 18' which was not fully planked.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.   a)  8460 Vaughn Road, Montgomery AL; On or about April 23, 2015 the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to climb up the side of a scaffold - 18' without the use of a ladder or other means of safe access.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.   a)  8460 Vaughn Road, Montgomery AL; On or about April 23, 2015 the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to work from the top level of a scaffold - 18' without fall protection such as but not limited to guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, or safety net systems.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

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

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)  8460 Vaughn road Montgomery AL; On or about April 23, 2015 the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to work from the top level of a scaffold - 18' that was erected on footings of wood scraps set in concrete. The employer did not use base plates or mud sills.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a)(1): The employer failed to have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold trained 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 .  a)  8460 Vaughn Road, Montgomery AL; On or about April 23, 2015 the employer failed to provide training to employees who were working from the top level of a scaffold - 18' above ground level exposing them to fall hazards.