OSHA Inspection: JESUS MENJIVAR

Issued

Aug 2, 2019

Abate by

Aug 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,376 · Current $2,188 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(a)(1): Except as provided in paragraphs (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5) and (g) of this section, each scaffold and scaffold component shall be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to it.   a. Located at 12659 Preservation Way NW in Pickerington, Ohio: On or about July 25, 2019, the employer extended a pump jack scaffold platform by strapping a telescoping aluminum plank to the end of the platform and strapping extended end of the plank up to the work bench. The employer did not ensure that the plank was capable of supporting four times the loads applied, thereby exposing employees to a fifteen foot fall hazard.

Issued

Aug 2, 2019

Abate by

Aug 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,376 · Current $2,188 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.   a. Located at 12659 Preservation Way NW in Pickerington, Ohio: On or about July 25, 2019, the employer did not ensure that a competent person was onsite to ensure the pump jack scaffold systems were erected properly. Pump jack scaffolds were in use with unsafe platforms, unsecured footings, and inadequate guardrailing systems, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards of approximately fifteen foot.

Issued

Aug 2, 2019

Abate by

Aug 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,376 · Current $2,188 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(j)(2): Poles shall be secured to the structure by rigid triangular bracing or equivalent at the bottom, top, and other points as necessary. When the pump jack has to pass bracing already installed, an additional brace shall be installed approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) above the brace to be passed, and shall be left in place until the pump jack has been moved and the original brace reinstalled.   a. Located at 12659 Preservation Way NW in Pickerington, Ohio: On or about July 25, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the bottom of the pump jack poles were secured or braced to prevent from displacement, thereby exposing employees working from the scaffold to a fall hazard of approximately fifteen foot.

Issued

Aug 2, 2019

Abate by

Aug 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,126 · Current $1,563 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.   a. Located at 12659 Preservation Way NW in Pickerington, Ohio: On or about July 25, 2019, an employee was installing vinyl siding from the roof of the house without fall protection, thereby exposing the employee to an eleven foot fall hazard.

Issued

Aug 2, 2019

Abate by

Aug 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,752 · Current $4,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a. Located at 12659 Preservation Way NW in Pickerington, Ohio: On or about July 25, 2019, the employer failed to develop a safety and health program for employees performing siding work onsite in order to identify and protect employees from hazards associated with the installation of siding, working from scaffolds and roofs, and other construction hazards.     Jesus Menjivar was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1378625, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/24/2019, with respect to a workplace located at The Village at Central College Lot 30, Westerville, Ohio.

Issued

Aug 2, 2019

Abate by

Aug 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,752 · Current $4,376 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.   a. Located at 12659 Preservation Way NW in Pickerington, Ohio: On or about July 25, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees working from two elevated pump jack scaffold platforms were protected from falls on all open sides and edges, thereby exposing employees to a fifteen foot fall hazard.      Jesus Menjivar was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1378625, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/24/2019, with respect to a workplace located at The Village at Central College Lot 30, Westerville, Ohio.

Issued

Aug 2, 2019

Abate by

Aug 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,752 · Current $4,376 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.   a. Located at 12659 Preservation Way NW in Pickerington, Ohio: On or about July 25, 2019, the employer failed to train employees on the hazards of pump jack scaffolds or the procedures to control or minimize those hazards, thereby exposing employees to a fifteen foot fall hazard.      Jesus Menjivar was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1926.454(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1378625, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/24/2019, with respect to a workplace located at The Village at Central College Lot 30, Westerville, Ohio.