OSHA Inspection: SCHNEID CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

Issued

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,042 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(4): Each end of a platform, not cleated or otherwise restrained by hooks or equivalent means, did not extend over the centerline of its support at least 6 inches (15 cm):    a) On or about 8/10/2017, Lime Stabilization Building:  Outrigger scaffold planks located on the West side of the building above the 4th stage of tubular welded frame scaffolding were not cleated or restrained while they were extending between 2 and 4 inches from their support.  Employees exposed to falls of 30 feet.

Issued

Oct 12, 2017

Abate by

Oct 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,042 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 8/10/2017, Lime Stabilization Building:  Tubular welded frame scaffolding was not inspected by a competent person after alterations were made, such as, but not limited to the removal of guardrails, and the addition of outrigger platforms.  Employees exposed to falls of up to 30 feet.      Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,042 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vi): Each employee performing overhand bricklaying operations from a supported scaffold was not 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 or about 8/10/2017, Lime Stabilization Building:  Numerous areas on the Tubular welded frame scaffolding were lacking a proper guardrail system exposing employees to falls.  These areas included but are not limited to:      1) No guardrail system at the interior, near ladder on the South East corner, third tier.  Employees exposed to falls of 19.25 feet.      2) No guardrail system on the exterior, near ladder on the South East corner, third tier.  Employees exposed to falls of 19.25 feet.      3) No guardrail system on the interior, South East corner, fourth tier.  Employees exposed to falls of 26 feet.       4) No guardrail system on the interior for one bay, and no midrail for the remainder of the South side, fourth tier, interior.  Employees exposed to falls of 26 feet.      5) No guardrail system on the fourth tier, South West corner, interior.  Employees exposed to falls of 26 feet.      6) No top rail or functional midrail on the outrigger above the fourth tier, West side.  Employees exposed to falls of 30 feet.