OSHA Inspection: CARRERA PLASTERING

Issued

2018-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3881.00 · Current $3881.00

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 or about November 22, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to falls while performing stucco operations from a tubular welded frame scaffold, approximately fourteen (14) feet two (2) inches above the ground, that did not have the working level fully planked.

Issued

2018-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $2772.00

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.  On or about November 22, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee conducting stucco operations from a tubular welded scaffold, fourteen (14) feet two (2) inches above the ground, was not provided with an access ladder, thereby exposing the employee to falls.

Issued

2018-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(9)(iv): Cross braces on tubular welded frame scaffolds were used as a means of access or egress.  a. On or about November 22, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee performing stucco operations from a tubular welded frame scaffold, fourteen (14) feet two (2) inches above the ground, was exposed to injuries from falls due to using the cross braces as a means of egress.

Issued

2018-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $2772.00

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 November 22, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting stucco operations from a welded tubular scaffold, fourteen (14) feet two (2) inches above the ground, was not inspected prior to use, thereby exposing the employee to falls.

Issued

2018-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7): Scaffolds were not erected, moved, dismantled, or altered, by trained and experienced employees under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration:; Such activities were not performed only by experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person.   a. On or about November 22, 2017 at the above addressed jobsite,  an employee performing stucco operations from a tubular welded frame scaffold, approximately fourteen (14) feet two (2) inches above the ground, was exposed to injuries from falls due to the employee altering and dismantling the scaffold, who was not trained, experienced or competent in scaffold dismantling or alteration.

Issued

2018-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $3880.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Employees on scaffolds more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level were not protected from falling to that lower level by fall protection established in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)-(vii) of this section:  a. On or about November 22, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee performing stucco operations from a tubular welded frame scaffold, fourteen (14) feet two (2) inches above the ground, was exposed to injuries from falls due to the lack of guardrails

Issued

2018-01-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $2772.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(c)(2): All brace connections were not secured:  a.  On or about November 22, 2017, at the above addressed Jobsite, an employee was performing stucco operations from a welded tubular scaffold, approximately fourteen (14) feet two (2) inches' above the ground, which had a cross brace which was not connected to the scaffold.  The employee was thereby exposed to the hazards associated with scaffolding collapse.