OSHA Inspection: FLACKS PAINTING & WATERPROOFING INC.

Issued

Nov 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $5,400 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):     On or about 5/26/2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using a 3-tier scaffold that was not fully planked.

Issued

Nov 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $5,400 Reduced

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:    On or about 5/26/2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using a 3-tier scaffold that was not equipped with base plates and mud sills.

Issued

Nov 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about 5/26/2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using a 3-tier scaffold with deficiencies, which the employer did not ensure the scaffold and its components were inspected prior to each work shift.

Issued

Nov 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $5,400 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:    On or about 5/26/2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using a 3-tier scaffold that lacked guardrails.

Issued

Nov 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about 5/26/2016, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure the 3-tier baker scaffold was erected, moved, and dismantled under the supervision and direction of a competent person.

Issued

Nov 1, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $7,800 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 5/26/2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees who lacked a means of fall protection were exposed to a fall hazard while working from a concrete balcony that was in poor condition and needed repairs.       PLEASE NOTE: DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Nov 1, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $62,355 · Current $12,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(a)(2): The employer did not determine if the walking/working surfaces on which its employees were to work had the strength and structural integrity to support employees safely:    On or about 5/26/2016, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while working from a concrete balcony that was in poor condition and needed repairs.       PLEASE NOTE: DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.