OSHA Inspection: WESTCO, LLC

Issued

Jun 13, 2018

Abate by

Jun 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1): The top edge height of the top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, was not 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level:  On or about May 8, 2018, and at times prior, Westco, LLC, as the creating employer, exposed employees of subcontractors, Cruz Siding & Remodelations and J and A Painting, LLC, to fall hazards where the top rail on the second story stairway landing of building G measured 36.5 inches.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 13, 2018

Abate by

Jun 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(j)(1): Toeboards were not erected along the edge of the overhead walking/working surface for a distance sufficient to protect employees below:  (a)  On or about May 8, 2018, and at times prior, Westco, LLC, as the creating employer, exposed employees of sub-contractors, Cruz Siding & Remodelations and J and A Painting, LLC, to struck by hazards throughout building G and building H in that toeboards were not installed along the edge of overhead working surfaces.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 13, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(a)(6): All parts of stairways were not free of protruding projections:  (a) On or about May 8, 2018, Westco, LLC, as the creating employer, did not insure that the installed handrails in the ascending and descending stairways of Building H were free of protruding projection (nails) thus exposing employees to punctures from protruding projections.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Jun 13, 2018

Abate by

Jun 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(4)(i): Midrails used in stairrail systems were not located at a height midway between the top edge of the stairrail system and the stairway steps:  (a)  On or about May 8, 2018, and at times prior, Westco, LLC, as the creating employer, exposed employees of sub-contractors, Cruz Siding & Remodelations and J and A Painting, LLC, to fall hazards where the mid-rail(s) throughout building G and building H were not located at a height midway between the top stair rail and stairway steps.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 13, 2018

Abate by

Jun 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(6): The height of handrails was less than 30 inches (76 cm) or greater than 37 inches (94 cm) from the upper surface of the handrail to the surface of the tread in line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread:  (a) On or about May 8, 2018, and at times prior, Westco, LLC, as the creating employer, exposed employees of subcontractors, Cruz Siding & Remodelations, J and A Painting, LLC, to fall hazards where the handrail(s) throughout building G and building H were greater than 37 inches from the surface of the tread.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").