OSHA Inspection: MGM MASONRY, INC.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

Apr 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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 (2.5 cm) wide, except where the employer can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary:      a) East side of building - On or about February 12, 2016 and at times prior thereto, employees were working on the first and fifth levels of a fabricated frame scaffold which was not fully planked.  Depending on the section there were between 1-3 planks per platform, it required 6 planks.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

Apr 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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) East side of building - On or about February 12, 2016 and at times prior thereto, employees were working on the first and fifth level of a fabricated frame scaffold with multiple deficiencies.  A competent person was not on site to perform an inspection and recognize these hazards prior to the work shift.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

Apr 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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) East side of building - On or about February 12, 2016 and at times prior thereto, employees were working on the first and fifth level of a fabricated frame scaffold without the use of fall protection.  Cross bracing was measured at 34" where braces crossed, which does not fall within the requirement to be considered a top or mid rail.