OSHA Inspection: COLLIMPEX INC.

Issued

Jun 1, 2017

Abate by

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,100 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 May 25, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 19 feet to the ground while performing masonry work from a tubular welded frame scaffold platform that was 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

Jun 1, 2017

Abate by

Jun 7, 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 May 25, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 19 feet to the ground while performing masonry 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

Jun 1, 2017

Abate by

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): Safe access was not provided to scaffold platforms when the platforms were more than 2 feet above or below the point of access:      a) On May 25, 2017, employees accessed tubular welded frame scaffold platform up to approximately 19 feet above the ground by climbing the ends of the walk-through scaffold frames that were not designed for such use.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).