OSHA Inspection: J & L PLASTERING & STUCCO

Issued

Jul 24, 2023

Abate by

Aug 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $2,679

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 or about May 9, 2023, employees engaged in masonry operations were exposed to fall hazards as the employer did not have a ladder attached to the scaffold.

Issued

Jul 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(h)(1): In addition to wearing hardhats each employee on a scaffold shall be provided with additional protection from falling hand tools, debris, and other small objects through the installation of toe boards, screens, or guardrail systems, or through the erection of debris nets, catch platforms, or canopy structures that contain or deflect the falling objects. When the falling objects are too large, heavy or massive to be contained or deflected by any of the above-listed measures, the employer shall place such potential falling objects away from the edge of the surface from which they could fall and shall secure those materials as necessary to prevent their falling.  On or about May 9, 2023, employees enegaged in masonry operations were exposed to struck by hazards as the employer failed to ensure the use of head protection while passing materials such as cross-braces from one level of scaffolding to another.

Issued

Jul 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.454(a): The employer shall have each employee who performs 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 May 9, 2023, Employees engaged in applying stucco operations were exposed to fall hazards while on a scaffold in excess of 15ft as the employer failed to provide training.