OSHA Inspection: DIVISION 7 INC.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Jul 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1): Supported scaffolds with a height to base width (including outrigger supports, if used) ratio of more than four to one (4:1) were not restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means, as set forth in subparagraphs (i) - (iii) of this paragraph:    (a)  Division 7, Inc. at 38 Gold Piece, Breckenridge, CO 80424:  On and before April 12, 2017, the creating, exposing, and correcting employer did not ensure that a 29" wide supported scaffold with a height to base ratio of more than four to one (4:1) was restrained from tipping.  The scaffold platform was used at a height of at least 10 feet to install insulation on a ceiling.  An employee experienced lower body fractures when the scaffold he was using tipped over, and the employee fell to the floor.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of at least 10 feet.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Jul 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 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:  (a)  Division 7, Inc. at 38 Gold Piece, Breckenridge, CO 80424;  On and before April 12, 2017, the creating, exposing, and correcting employer did not ensure that an employee using a supported scaffold more than 10 feet above lower levels was protected from fall by the use of a personal fall arrest system or with guardrails.  An employee was installing insulation on the ceiling when the scaffold tipped over, and the employee fell, and experienced lower body fractures.  This condition exposed this employee to a fall hazard of more than 10 feet.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Jul 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(w)(2): Scaffold casters and wheels were not locked with positive wheel and/or wheel and swivel locks, or equivalent means, to prevent movement of the scaffold while the scaffold was used in a stationary manner:  (a)  Division 7, Inc. at 38 Gold Piece, Breckenridge, CO 80424;  On and before April 12, 2017, the creating, exposing, and correcting employer did not ensure that a mobile scaffold in use had its casters and wheels locked to prevent movement.  An employee was using he scaffold to install insulation on the ceiling when the scaffold tipped over, and the employee fell, and experienced lower body fractures.  This condition exposed this employee to a fall hazard of more than 10 feet.