OSHA Inspection: EDGAR IVAN GARCIA

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,282 Reduced

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.  (a) On March 23, 2017 employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 15 feet in height while working on a 3 tier scaffold with missing planks and gaps greater than 1 inch between planks.

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,282 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level shall be protected from falling to that lower level. Paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (vii) of this section establish the types of fall protection to be provided to the employees on each type of scaffold. Paragraph (g)(2) of this section addresses fall protection for scaffold erectors and dismantlers. Note to paragraph (g)(1): The fall protection requirements for employees installing suspension scaffold support systems on floors, roofs, and other elevated surfaces are set forth in subpart M of this part.  (a) On March 23, 2017 Employees were exposed to fall hazard while working approximately 15 feet from the lower ground level on a 3 tier scaffold without any fall protection.

Issued

Apr 13, 2017

Abate by

May 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,282 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vi): Each employee performing overhand bricklaying operations from a supported scaffold shall be protected from falling from all open sides and ends of the scaffold (except at the side next to the wall being laid) by the use of a personal fall arrest system or guardrail system (with minimum 200 pound toprail capacity).    (a) On March 23, 2017 employees exposed to fall hazard from approximately 15 feet in height to lower level by not having any guard rails install along the side of a 3 tier scaffold.