OSHA Inspection: JOSE ESPINOZA

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

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 October 20, 2023 and at times prior thereto, the employees performing masonry activities were not provided a ladder to access and egress the upper levels of a pole scaffold and were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not 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 October 20, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to scaffold components not inspected by a competent person prior to each work shift.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(i): Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms before being released for use by employees other than erection/dismantling crews:  On or about October 20, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide guardrail systems on all sides of the scaffold to ensure employees were protected from fall hazards.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(h)(2)(ii): A toeboard was not erected along the edge of platforms more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower levels for a distance sufficient to protect employees below: Note:  This requirement does not apply to float (ship) scaffolds where an edging of 3/4 inch x 1 1/2 inch (2 x 4 cm) wood or equivalent was used in lieu of toe-boards.  On or about October 20, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards due to toe-boards not being installed to prevent bricks from falling on employees.