OSHA Inspection: JOSE LUIS CASTRO

Issued

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $4018.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1)(i): Each platform unit (e.g., scaffold plank, fabricated plank, fabricated deck, or fabricated platform) was not installed so that the space between adjacent units and the space between the platform and the uprights were no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, except where the employer can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary:  (a) On or about October 12, 2023, an employee working on the second tier of mobile self-supported tubular welded end frame scaffolding on the north wall towards the east end was not protected from a fall hazard of approximately thirteen (13) feet in that the scaffolding was not fully planked.  (b) On or about October 12, 2023, an employee working on the second tier of mobile self-supported tubular welded end frame scaffolding on the east wall towards the north end was not protected from a fall hazard of approximately thirteen (13) feet in that the scaffolding was not fully planked.

Issued

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $3349.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(9): Wood platforms were covered with an opaque finish so as to obscure the top or bottom surface:  (a) On or about October 16, 2023, some wood planks on the platforms of self-supported tubular welded end frame scaffolding built two tiers tall were covered with a waterproofing that obscured the top and bottom surface of the planks exposing employees to a slipping hazard.

Issued

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $4688.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1): Supported scaffolds with a height to base width (including outrigger supports, if used) ratio of more than four to one (4:1) were not restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means, as set forth in subparagraphs (i) - (iii) of this paragraph.  (a) On or about October 12, 2023, a mobile self-supported scaffold built two tiers tall, two sections long, and set on caster wheels without outriggers; had a height to base width ratio of more than 4:1 and was not restrained from tipping as required. One employee working while on the second level of the scaffold was exposed to a fall hazard of thirteen (13) feet or more to the concrete sidewalk and parking area below when it did tip over.  (b) On or about October 12, 2023, a mobile self-supported scaffold built two tiers tall, two sections long, and set on caster wheels without outriggers; had a height to base width ratio of more than 4:1 and was not restrained from tipping as required. One employee working while on the second level of the scaffold was exposed to a fall hazard of thirteen (13) feet or more to the concrete sidewalk and parking area below should it have tipped over.

Issued

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $4688.00

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. Cross braces were used as a means of access:  (a) On or about October 12, 2023, at least one employee was accessing self-supported welded tubular end frame mobile scaffolding built two tiers tall and placed on the east wall towards the north corner of the building by using the end frames and cross braces exposing them to a fall hazard of up to approximately thirteen (13) feet to the concrete below.  (b) On or about October 12, 2023, at least one employee was accessing self-supported welded tubular end frame mobile scaffolding built two tiers tall and placed on the north wall towards the east corner of the building by using the end frames and cross braces exposing them to a fall hazard of up to approximately thirteen (13) feet to the concrete below.

Issued

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $3349.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section:  On or about October 12, 2023, employees working to install stucco from the second tier of two sets of mobile self-supported welded tubular end frame scaffolding were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately thirteen (13) feet in that:   (a) An employee was working from scaffolding set up on the east side with no end rails.   (b) An employee was working from scaffolding set up on the north side with a guard rail missing along its length and no end rails.

Issued

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $3349.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): Powered industrial truck operator training. Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under this paragraph are identical to those set forth at �1910.178(l) of this chapter.  29 CFR 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  (a) This violation occurred on October 13, 2023, an employee was allowed to operate a Manitou Model: MA8044 powered industrial truck and was not trained to do so; exposing another employee to a fall hazard. AND AS REFERENCED BY THE NOTE CONTAINED IN 1926.602(d).