OSHA Inspection: MARGOLIN SHOES, INC.

Issued

Sep 19, 2018

Abate by

Nov 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $15,520 · Current $9,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(a): Scaffolds used in general industry must meet the requirements in 29CFR part 1926. subpart L.    29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Platform(s) on all working levels of scaffolds, were not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and guardrail supports such that the space between adjacent units.    (a) Warehouse - On September 7, 2018, the employer did not ensure that the UST Model U57101 scaffold used to access boxes were fully planked and safe to use.      Margolin Shoes, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1308117, Citation number 1, Item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on June 6, 2018 with respect to the workplace located at 2701 N. Kildare Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60639.       In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete and must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase, or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 19, 2018

Abate by

Oct 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(a): Scaffolds used in general industry must meet the requirements in 29CFR part 1926. subpart L.    29 CFR 1926.452(w)(2): Scaffold casters and wheels were not locked with positive wheel and/or wheel and swivel locks, or equivalent means, to prevent movement of the scaffold while the scaffold was used in a stationary manner:    (a) Warehouse - On September 7, 2018, the employer did not ensure that scaffold caster wheels were locked on the UST Model U57101 scaffold to prevent movement while the scaffold was in use.     In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete and must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase, or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.