OSHA Inspection: THE WORKS

Issued

2017-10-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2173.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.  Crossbraces were used as a means of access.  a) 3125 5th Ave S: On or about September 13, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fall from height of approximately 23 feet to the surface below while using ladder jack platform supports for access and egress to the work surface platform.

Issued

2017-10-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2173.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employees  using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:  a) 3125 5th Ave S: On or about September 13, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fall from height of approximately 23 feet to the surface below while carrying roofing materials up a ladder being used as a support for a ladder jack scaffold.

Issued

2017-10-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(15): Ladders were used on scaffolds to increase the working level height of employees: without satisfying the criteria of subparagraphs (i) - (iv) of this paragraph:  a) 3125 5th Ave S: On or about September 13, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fall from height of approximately 27 feet to the surface below while performing roofing operations from a ladder placed on the platform of a ladder jack scaffold.

Issued

2017-10-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(k)(1): Platforms shall not exceed a height of 20 feet (6.1 m):  a) 3125 5th Ave S: On or about September 13, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fall from height of approximately 23 feet to the surface below while performing roofing operations from a ladder jack scaffold.