OSHA Inspection: OQ MASONRY INC

Issued

Apr 15, 2022

Abate by

May 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

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 April 11, 2022 and times prior there to, the employer did not ensure each working platform utilized by employees to perform work was fully planked between the front uprights and guardrail supports.

Issued

Apr 15, 2022

Abate by

May 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $3,108

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(b)(3):The front edge of all platforms was not 14 inches (36 cm) or less from the face of the work, and no guardrail systems were erected along the front edge and/or no personal fall arrest systems were used in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section to protect employees from falling.  On or about April 11, 2022 and times prior there to, the employer did not ensure the front edge of the scaffold platform was 14 inches or less from the face of the work being performed. No personal fall arrest systems were being utilized by employees.

Issued

Apr 15, 2022

Abate by

May 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(2):Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights did not bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation.  On or about April 11, 2022 and times prior there to, the employer did not ensure the legs and vertical support poles of the two tier scaffold system utilized by employees to perform work were positioned on base plates, mud sills or another form of firm foundation to protect against accidental physical dislodgement.

Issued

Apr 15, 2022

Abate by

May 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

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 April 11, 2022 and times prior there to, the employer did not ensure the two tier scaffold system was equipped with a ladder to be used as a point of access for employees accessing the scaffolding. Employees used vertical poles as a means of egress for the scaffolding.

Issued

Apr 15, 2022

Abate by

May 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(4)(i):Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms.  On or about April 11, 2022 and times prior there to, the employer did not ensure guard rail systems were installed on all open ends of the two tier scaffold system while employees were performing work from the scaffold, and not erecting or dismantling the scaffold.

Issued

Apr 15, 2022

Abate by

May 13, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e)(1):Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used.  On or about April 11, 2022 and times prior there to, the employer did not ensure employees did not use electrical power tools that had noted cord and connector damage, exposing live electrical components.