OSHA Inspection: RM MASONRY AND STUCCO INC

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,505 · Current $4,505

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1):  Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.   On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto and times thereafter, at the construction site, employees were engaged in masonry work that utilized bricks (silica) and concrete mix(crystalline silica).  The employer did not ensure that safety data sheets were provided to employees or made them readily available to promote the safe handling and use of the hazardous chemical products such as, but not limited to, respirable crystalline silica.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,505 · Current $4,505

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.25(a): During the course of construction, debris such as; scaffolding components, plastic conduit, pallets, boards and masonry bricks and blocks were not kept cleared from work areas, scaffold egress and passageways around the building.    On or about March 24, 2021 and times prior there to and at times there after, employees were exposed to trip hazards in the work areas around the scaffold system and directly under and adjacent to scaffold system means of egress.  Hazards were caused by excessive amounts of scaffolding components, plastic conduit, pallets, boards and masonry bricks and blocks.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,505 · Current $4,505

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(h)(1): Each employee on a scaffold was not provided with additional protection from falling hand tools, debris, and other small objects through the installation of toe-boards, screens, guardrail systems, or through the erection of debris nets, catch platforms, or canopy structures that contain or deflect the falling objects.  For falling objects too large, heavy or massive to be contained or deflected, the employer did not place and secure such potential falling objects away from the edge of the surface from which they could fall.   On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto and times thereafter, at the construction site, the employer did not ensure that protective measures were provided on all working levels and areas to prevent bricks, tools and other material from falling to lower levels where employees performed masonry work on a five (5) tier scaffold system exposing them to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $10,513 · Current $10,513

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.452(c)(4): End frames of tubular welded frame scaffolding were not locked together vertically by use of pins or equivalent means in areas where uplift could occur:  On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the construction site, the employer did not ensure that metal pins were installed preventing an uplift where employees performed masonry work from scaffolding system(s) that were five tiers high.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,505 · Current $4,505

Hazardous substances 9015

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section:   On or about March 24, 2021, or times prior thereto, at the construction site, the employer did not ensure that employees using a masonry saw to cut bricks were protected from being exposed to silica with the use of engineering controls, work practices and respiratory protection.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9015

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(d)(2)(i): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section:  On or about March 24, 2021, or times prior thereto, at the construction site, the employer did not assess the exposure(s) for employees using a masonry saw to cut bricks.  Employees were potentially exposed to silica while working in a cloud of dust.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $12,015 · Current $12,015

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii)   On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the construction site, the employer did not ensure that the scaffold system(s) were fully planked where employees performed masonry work, exposing the employees to trip and fall hazards to the lower level.  RM Masonry and Stucco 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 1366088, citation number 001, item number 002, issued on January 16, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on February 12, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 705 Avenue B, Garland, TX 75048.  RM Masonry and Stucco 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 1329085, citation number 001, item number 002, issued on September 12, 2018, and was affirmed as a final order on October 25, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 705 Avenue B, Garland, TX 75048.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $21,026 · Current $21,026

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(1): Supported scaffolds with a height to base width (including outrigger supports, if used) ratio of more than four to one (4:1) were not restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means, as set forth in subparagraphs (i) - (iii) of this paragraph.   On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto and times thereafter, at the construction site, employees performed masonry activities on five (5) tier high scaffold system(s) that was not restrained exposing the employees to fall hazards over 30 feet.  RM Masonry and Stucco Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1366088, citation number 001, item number 003a, issued on January 16, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on February 12, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 705 Avenue B, Garland, TX 75048.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $21,026 · Current $21,026

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. Cross-braces shall not be used as a means of access.  On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto, at the construction site, employees were working from scaffold system(s) performing masonry work on the third, fourth and fifth tiers without being provided a ladder for safe access/egress, exposing them to fall hazards of approximately 30-feet to the lower level.   RM Masonry and Stucco Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1329085 , citation number 001, item number 003, issued on September12, 2018, and was affirmed as a final order on October 25, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 705 Avenue B, Garland, TX 75048.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(e)(9)(iv): Cross braces on tubular welded frame scaffolds were used as a means of access or egress.  On or about March 24, 2021, and times prior thereto, employer did not ensure that employees working on five (5) tier scaffold system(s) had a safe means of access/egress, exposing them to fall hazards up to approximately 30-feet to the level below.  RM Masonry and Stucco Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(9)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1380190, citation number 001, item number 001b, issued on April 10, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 705 Avenue B, Garland, TX 75048.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $18,023 · Current $18,023

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 March 23, 2021, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the scaffolding system(s) were inspected by a competent person for structural integrity and defects prior to allowing employees to perform masonry work from the scaffold system.    RM Masonry and Stucco Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1380190, citation number 001, item number 002, issued on April 10, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 705 Avenue B, Garland, TX 75048.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $21,026 · Current $21,026

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.  On or about March 24, 2021, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that an employee erecting and/or dismantling the scaffolding system was supervised by a competent person at all times. The employee was exposed to falls hazards of approximately 30-feet to the lower level below.  RM Masonry and Stucco Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1380190, citation number 001, item number 004, issued on April 10, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 705 Avenue B, Garland, TX 75048.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $52,564 · Current $52,564

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold of more than 10 feet (3.1m) above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level by fall protection established in accordance with paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (vii) of this section.  On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employee(s) who worked from a scaffolding system were not protected from falling to the lower level by the use of guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems where:  a) open sides and ends were unguarded on 3rd tier sections of the scaffold system; b) open sides and ends were unguarded on 5th tier sections of the scaffold system;   c) open and unguarded interior stairwells and balcony's; and d) open walkways located within a scaffold to cross over between the two scaffold systems.   RM Masonry and Stucco Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1380190 , citation number 002, item number 001, issued on April 10, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 705 Avenue B, Garland, TX 75048.  RM Masonry and Stucco Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1366088, citation number 001, item number 004, issued on January 16, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on February  12, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 705 Avenue B, Garland, TX 75048.  RM Masonry and Stucco Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1329085 , citation number 001, item number 004a, issued on September 12, 2018, and was affirmed as a final order on October 25, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 705 Avenue B, Garland, TX 75048.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $21,026 · Current $21,026

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.452(c)(2): Tubular welded frames and panels were not braced by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces, or combination thereof, which would have secured vertical members together laterally:   On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto and times thereafter, at the construction site, the employer did not ensure that the scaffolding system was braced on both sides, the scaffold had five tiers and was approximately 30 feet in height, employees performing masonry work from the third and fifth tier, were exposed to falls to the level below.   RM Masonry and Stucco Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.452(c)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1380190, citation number 001, item number 005, issued on April 10, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 705 Avenue B, Garland, TX 75048.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $21,026 · Current $21,026

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed 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.  On or about March 24, 2021 and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that employees erecting, dismantling, and working from a scaffolding system had proficient knowledge and could identify potential defects or hazards, exposing employees to falls up tp 30-feet to the level below.  RM Masonry and Stucco Inc.  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.454(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1380190, citation number 001, item number 006, issued on April 10, 2019, and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 705 Avenue B, Garland, TX 75048.