OSHA Inspection: CHAVA GONZALEZ MASONRY

Issued

2018-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $5174.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1)(i): Each platform unit (e.g., scaffold plank, fabricated plank, fabricated deck, or fabricated platform) shall be installed so that the space between adjacent units and the space between the platform and the uprights is no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, except where the employer can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary (for example, to fit around uprights when side brackets are used to extend the width of the platform).    On Feb. 28, 2018, located on the north side of a residential structure, an employee was observed working from a tubular welded frame scaffold platform that was not fully planked.

Issued

2018-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(4): Each end of a platform, unless cleated or otherwise restrained by hooks or equivalent means, shall extend over the centerline of its support at least 6 inches (15 cm).    On Feb. 28, 2018, located on the north side of a residential structure, an employee was observed working from a tubular welded frame scaffold platform that did not have the end of the platform extend at least 6 inches over the centerline of its support.

Issued

2018-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $5174.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vi): Each employee performing overhand bricklaying operations from a supported scaffold shall be 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).    On Feb. 28, 2018, located on the north side of a residential structure, an employee was observed performing bricklaying operations from an upper level platform of a tubular welded frame scaffold that did not have guardrails installed at an open side. Potential fall heights were measured to be greater than 13 feet above the ground below.

Issued

2018-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(xv): Crossbracing is acceptable in place of a midrail when the crossing point of two braces is between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 30 inches (0.8 m) above the work platform or as a toprail when the crossing point of two braces is between 38 inches (0.97 m) and 48 inches (1.3 m) above the work platform. The end points at each upright shall be no more than 48 inches (1.3 m) apart.    On Feb. 28, 2018, located on the north side of a residential structure, employees were observed working from a tubular welded frame scaffold platform while not utilizing a proper guardrail system in that midrails or toprails were not installed in conjunction with crossbracing.  Potential fall heights were measured to be greater than 13 feet above the ground below.

Issued

2018-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $5174.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer shall have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards. The training shall include the following areas, as applicable:    On Feb. 28, 2018, employees were observed working from a tubular welded frame scaffold that had not received training to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used, and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards. Potential fall heights were measured to be greater than 13 feet above the concrete surface below while not utilizing a fall protection system.

Issued

2018-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $28457.00 · Current $11383.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7): Scaffolds shall be erected, moved, dismantled, or altered only under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration. Such activities shall be performed only by experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person.    On Feb. 28, 2018, located on the north side of a residential structure, employees were observed working from a tubular welded frame scaffold that had not been erected under the supervision and direction of a competent person. Potential fall heights were measured to be greater than 13 feet above the ground below.    Chava Gonzalez Masonry was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1047698, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/3/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 5487 Walkers Ct., Hamilton OH 45011.

Issued

2018-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $28457.00 · Current $11383.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level shall be protected from falling to that lower level. Paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (vii) of this section establish the types of fall protection to be provided to the employees on each type of scaffold. Paragraph (g)(2) of this section addresses fall protection for scaffold erectors and dismantlers.    Note to paragraph (g)(1): The fall protection requirements for employees installing suspension scaffold support systems on floors, roofs, and other elevated surfaces are set forth in subpart M of this part.    On Feb. 28, 2018, located on the north side of a residential structure, employees were observed working from an upper level platform of a tubular welded frame scaffold while not utilizing a fall protection system. Potential fall heights were measured to be greater than 13 feet above the ground below.    Chava Gonzalez Masonry was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1047698, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/3/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 5487 Walkers Ct., Hamilton OH 45011.