OSHA Inspection: T.J. MAINTENANCE, INC.

Issued

2017-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $1495.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(a): Scaffolds used in general industry must meet the requirements in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L (Scaffolds):     On or about February 14, 2017, the employees vertical lifeline was not secured to an anchorage point that was independent of the scaffold outrigger, as specified in subpart L, exposing the employee to the hazards associated with a fall and scaffold collapse.      Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2017-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $1495.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(b)(2)(v):  The rope descent system did not have proper rigging, including anchorages and tiebacks, with particular emphasis on providing tiebacks when counterweights, cornice hooks, or similar non-permanent anchorages are used:     On or about February 14, 2017, an outrigger scaffold with counterweights was not secured to an anchorage point with tiebacks, exposing an employee to the hazards associated with a scaffold collapse while working from a boatswain chair.     Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2017-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $2090.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:     On or about February 14, 2017, an employee was not protected from a fall while walking/ working on a canopy of a commercial building, exposing the employee to a fall of 12.2- 15.6 feet.     Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).