OSHA Inspection: L.C. SIFUENTES MASONRY

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1705.00 Reduced

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.  On or about July 31, 2019, and at times prior thereto the employees performing masonry activities were not provided a ladder to access and egress the upper levels of a pole scaffold and were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1705.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity:  On or about July 31, 2019, and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to fall hazard due to scaffold components were not inspected by a competent person prior to each work shift.

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1705.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vi): Each employee performing overhand bricklaying operations from a supported scaffold was not 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 or about July 31, 2019, and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards due to no guardrails were installed on the scaffold.

Issued

2019-08-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(h)(2)(ii): A toeboard was not erected along the edge of platforms more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower levels for a distance sufficient to protect employees below:Note:  This requirement does not apply to float (ship) scaffolds where an edging of 3/4 inch x 1 1/2 inch (2 x 4 cm) wood or equivalent was used in lieu of toe-boards.  On or about July 31, 2019, and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to struck-by hazards due to toe-boards not being installed to prevent bricks from falling on employees.