OSHA Inspection: SENIORS FIRST REMODELING LLC

Issued

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds shall be fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as follows:  On or about July 26, 2023, at an establishment located at 1410 East Pershing Street in Appleton, Wisconsin, employees were working on scaffolding with the working levels not being fully planked while exposed to fall hazards of over 7 feet.

Issued

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(e)(7): Steps and rungs of ladder and stairway type access shall line up vertically with each other between rest platforms.  On or about July 26, 2023, at an establishment located at 1410 East Pershing Street in Appleton, Wisconsin, employees were accessing and egressing a scaffolding that did not have the rungs lined up vertically while exposed to fall hazards of over 7 feet.

Issued

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components shall be 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 July 26, 2023, at an establishment located at 1410 East Pershing Street in Appleton, Wisconsin, employees were working on scaffolding with the working levels not being fully planked with an insufficient inspection while exposed to fall hazards of over 7 feet.

Issued

2023-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(f)(6): Scaffolds were erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they, or any conductive material handled on them, could have come closer than the minimum distances established for specific voltages as set forth in the table in subparagraph (f)(6).Note:  Specify distances as indicated in table in paragraph (f)(6) of this section.   On or about July 26, 2023, at an establishment located at 1410 East Pershing Street in Appleton, Wisconsin, employees were working on scaffolding that was closer than 3 feet to an energized power wire being exposed to shock and electrocution hazards.  Exception to paragraph (f)(6): Scaffolds and materials may be closer to power lines than specified above where such clearance is necessary for performance of work, and only after the utility company, or electrical system operator, has been notified of the need to work closer and the utility company, or electrical system operator, has deenergized the lines, relocated the lines, or installed protective coverings to prevent accidental contact with the lines.