OSHA Inspection: SOUTHWEST BUILDERS

Issued

2021-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $5398.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms are 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 another scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface shall be used. Crossbraces shall not be used as a means of access.   On December 3, 2020. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 21 feet in height when working on a scaffold and using side panels as means of access and egress.

Issued

2021-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $5398.00

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.  On December 3, 2020. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 21 feet in height when working on a scaffold without guard rails on the open ends.