Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2014-05-08
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Emphasis |
L: EISAX, L: EISAOF, L: FALL, P: FALL
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Case Closed |
2014-06-27
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B11 |
Issuance Date |
2014-06-17 |
Current Penalty |
960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) For employees working at 2931 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about May 08, 2014. Employees were installing sheathing on a roof with a 5:12 pitch. The eave to ground height was approximately 10 feet and the employees had no fall protection system in place. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-06-17 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. a) For employees working at 2931 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about May 08, 2014. Employees were on the second floor installing trusses and framework with an unprotected edge along the stairway to the first floor. The second floor to ground height was approximately 9 feet 6 inches and the employees had no fall protection system in place. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261053 B04 |
Issuance Date |
2014-06-17 |
Current Penalty |
720.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders were used for purposes other than the purposes for which they were designed): a) For employees working at 2931 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about May 08, 2014. Employees were using a step ladder to access the upper working surface. The step ladder was closed and leaning against the outer wall and not used for the purpose it was designed. Step ladders are not designed to be used in the closed position for access to an upper landing surface. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261053 B13 |
Issuance Date |
2014-06-17 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step: a) For employees working at 2931 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about May 08, 2014. Employees were using a step ladder to access the upper working surface. The employees were using the top step and top as a step to access the upper working surface. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260100 A |
Issuance Date |
2014-06-17 |
Current Penalty |
960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns: a) For employees working at 2931 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about May 08, 2014. Employees were on the roof beneath a suspended load of plywood sheathing being lifted by a crane without wearing any head protection. Employees were exposed to an impact hazard. |
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Citation ID |
02001A |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19260403 B02 |
Issuance Date |
2014-06-17 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-27 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification: a) For employees working at 2931 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about May 08, 2014. Employees were using 2 metal outlet boxes powered by a flexible cord as temporary power outlets to provide power to tools. Metal boxes are not designed to be used as temporary power unless securely mounted and permanently wired. |
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Citation ID |
02001B |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19260404 F06 |
Issuance Date |
2014-06-17 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous: a) For employees working at 2931 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about May 08, 2014. Employees using an extension cord to supply power to electrical tools. Extension cord in use did not have the ground prong so the path to ground was not permanent and continuous. |
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