OSHA Inspection: 31-W INSULATION

Issued

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $893.00 Reduced

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 May 03, 2023, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards while working on a scaffolding platform that was not fully planked.

Issued

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $893.00 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 May 03, 2023, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while working on the third level of the scaffold that did not have a ladder or other means of access.

Issued

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $893.00 Reduced

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 May 03, 2023, and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards while working on a scaffolding platform that did not have guardrails installed.