OSHA Inspection: MORAN MASONRY, INC.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person:    On or about April 15, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not adequately maintain a program of frequent and regular inspections by a competent person to protect employees against fall hazards posed by guardrail removal and inadequate guardrail installation.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately thirty-three (33) feet.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(b)(5): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, and equivalent structural members were not capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 150 pounds (666 N) applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the midrail or other member:  On or about April 15, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, after removing and reinstalling a guardrail section the employer did not ensure that the mid rail of the system was capable of withstanding a force of at least 150 pounds to protect employees from falling while engaged in masonry operations.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately thirty-three (33) feet.  There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Jul 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

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:    On or about April 15, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing masonry operations at the top floor of the building were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately thirty-three (33) to the ground, after guardrails were removed.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.