OSHA Inspection: FRANCISCO DIEGO

Issued

Sep 6, 2022

Abate by

Sep 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(2)(i):  Footings were not level, sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement.  On or about 5/10/2022, Francisco Diego's employees were actively installing siding on a residence located at 406 Knothole Lane in Wentzville, Mo. One employee worked from the pump jack scaffolding. Two out of three poles supporting the pump jack scaffolding were not on level and sound footings to prevent displacement. The three pump jack scaffolding poles were also not secured by triangular bracing to prevent displacement.

Issued

Sep 6, 2022

Abate by

Sep 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

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 was not 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. Note to paragraph (g)(1): The fall protection requirements for employees installing suspension scaffold support systems on floors, roofs, and other elevated surfaces are set forth in subpart M of this part.   On or about 5/10/2022, Francisco Diego's employees were actively installing siding on a residence located at 406 Knothole Lane in Wentzville, MO. One employee was working from pump jack scaffolding on the side of the residence, 10-12 feet above the ground, without utilizing fall protection.

Issued

Sep 6, 2022

Abate by

Sep 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.452(j)(2):  Poles were not secured to the structure by rigid triangular bracing or equivalent at the bottom, top, and other points as necessary.   On or about 5/10/2022, Francisco Diego's employees were actively installing siding on a residence located at 406 Knothole Lane in Wentzville, Mo. One employee was working from the pump jack scaffolding on the side of the residence. The three poles of the pump jack scaffolding system were not secured to the structure by rigid triangular bracing or equivalent means at the bottom.

Issued

Sep 6, 2022

Abate by

Sep 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

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 was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest systems.  On or about 5/10/2022, Francisco Diego's employees were actively installing siding on the chimney of a residence located at 406 Knothole Lane in Wentzville, MO. Three employees were observed on the roof 10/12 sloped roof, approximately 12 to 18 feet above the ground, without utilizing fall protection.