OSHA Inspection: RICE MECHANICAL, INC.

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,535 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):      a)  On April 6, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling up to approximately 35 feet to the lower level while performing HVAC work from tubular welded frame scaffold platforms that were not fully planked.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level:  a)  On April 6, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling up to approximately 35 feet to the lower level while performing HVAC work from a tubular welded frame scaffold platform.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $1,833 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights did not bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation:       a) On April 6, 2017, the scaffold structure that employees were working from did not bear on base plates.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(ii): Unstable objects were used to support scaffolds or platform units:  a) On April 6, 2017, employees were performing HVAC work from a tubular welded frame scaffolding that was supported by unstable objects.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $1,833 Reduced

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:    a)  On or about April 6, 2017, the employer did not ensure that the tubular welded frame scaffold was inspected by a competent person for visible defects before allowing employees to work from it.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).