OSHA Inspection: TOVAR'S PLASTERING

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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.  On or about April 14, 2016, south side of building, each scaffold plank was not installed so that the space between each adjacent plank and the space between the platform and the uprights was no more than 1 inch wide.  Employees were exposed to hazards of a fall.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(8): At all points of a scaffold where the platform changes direction, such as turning a corner, any platform that rests on a bearer at an angle other than a right angle shall be laid first, and platforms which rest at right angles over the same bearer shall be laid second, on top of the first platform.  On or about April 14, 2016, where platform changed direction on the south side of the building, the platform that rested on a bearer at an angle other than a right angle was not laid first.   Employees were exposed to the hazard of falls.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(2)(i): Portable, hook-on, and attachable ladders used for access were not positioned so as not to tip the scaffold.  On or about April 14, 2016,  portable ladder used to access scaffold platforms was not positioned so as not to tip the scaffold where it was resting against the cross bracing.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of falls.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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.  On or about April 14, 2016, south side of building, employees on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level were not protected from falling to lower lever.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of falls.

Issued

Jul 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about April 14, 2016, tubular welded scaffold frames were not braced by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces, or combination thereof, on both sides of frames.   Employees were exposed to the hazard of falls.