OSHA Inspection: RAFMAC CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

Issued

Sep 25, 2018

Abate by

Oct 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $3,880

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) Jobsite: The employer did not have a safe means to access the scaffold for his employees. Employees had to access and egress the scaffold by climbing a scaffold ladder on the front of the scaffold then enter and egress through crossbraces.  b) Jobsite: The employer did not have a safe means to access the scaffold for his employees. Employees had to access and egress the scaffold by climbing over a roof edge, that was approximately 6 feet from the bottom of the scaffold.   Condition was observed on or about 28 MAR 2018.

Issued

Sep 25, 2018

Abate by

Oct 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $3,880

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): For all scaffolds not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, each employee shall be protected by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section:  a) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falls while working from a scaffold side bracket at heights greater than 10 feet without the use of a fall protection system.  b) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falls while working on a scaffold at heights greater than 10 feet without the use of a fall protection system installed adequately. The top working level had a section used to receive materials where the guardrail was lowered exposing employees to falls.    Condition was observed on or about 28 MAR 2018.

Issued

Sep 25, 2018

Abate by

Oct 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $25,867 · Current $25,867

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(6): Scaffolds were erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they, or any conductive material handled on them, could have come closer than the minimum distances established for specific voltages as set forth in the table in subparagraph (f)(6):  a) Jobsite: The employer allowed employees to work from a scaffold that was erected with a 110 volt power line passing through the scaffold in direct proximity to where employees were performing masonry activities.  b) Jobsite: The employer allowed employees to access the scaffold via a scaffold ladder that was installed in the front of the scaffold and approximately 1 foot from the 220 volt and 110 volt power lines.  Condition was observed on or about 28 MAR 2018.