OSHA Inspection: HUA DA CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

2016-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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) Jobsite - Employees engaged in block laying were exposed to a fall hazard greater than six (6) feet above the grade without fall protection. The employer did not utilize a personal fall protection system, guard rails or a safety net system to protect employees from falling. Observed on or about 29 January 2016.

Issued

2016-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes by covers.  a) Jobsite - Employees engaged in framing and welding operation at heights greater than six (6) were exposed to fall hazards through unprotected floor holes without the use of a fall protection system. Observed on or about 29 January 2016.

Issued

2016-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Platform(s) on all working levels of scaffolds, were not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and guardrail supports such that the space between adjacent units, and the space between the platform and the uprights is no more than 1 inch (2.5cm) wide, except where the employer can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary.   a) Jobsite - The working level of the tubular welded frame scaffold was not fully planked or decked between the front and rear uprights thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately ten (10) feet. Observed on or about 29 January 2016.

Issued

2016-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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, sturcure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.     a) Jobsite - Employees were not provided with a safe means of access and/or egress to the tubular welded frame scaffold platform, exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately ten (10) feet.  Employees were using the side frame of the scaffold to access and/or egress the working levels. Observed on or about 29 January 2016.

Issued

2016-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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) Jobsite - Employees performing welding operations on the tubular welded frame scaffold were exposed to fall hazards of greater than ten (10) feet without the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems. Observed on or about 29 January 2016.

Issued

2016-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7): Scaffolds were not erected, moved, dismantled, or altered, by trained and experienced employees under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration:; Such activities were not performed only by experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person.    a) Jobsite - Employees were performing welding operations on a tubular welded frame scaffold that was not erected by trained and experienced employees under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection. Observed on or about 29 January 2016.

Issued

2016-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames,  or uprights did not bear on base plates, mud sills or other adequate firm foundation:     a) Jobsite - Employees installing siding were exposed to a collapse hazard as the tubular welded frame scaffold did not bare on base plates or a firm foundation.  The tubular welded frame scaffold was erected on uneven concrete and wood shims. Observed on or about 29 January 2016.

Issued

2016-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a) Jobsite - Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from frayed live electrical wiring protruding from a Red Arc Welding machine. Observed on or about 29 January 2016.

Issued

2016-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9): Compressed gas cylinder(s) were not secured in an upright position:  a) Jobsite - Employees were exposed to explosion hazards of combustible materiel from improperly stored welding gasses. Observed on or about 29 January 2016.

Issued

2016-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

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) Jobsite - Employees were exposed to shock hazards from job made electrical extension cords that were not installed according to the instruction included in the listing and labeling.  Extension cord was used to power a Red Arc Welder. Observed on or about 29 January 2016.