| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2014-09-23
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2015-11-05
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
997246 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 C02 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-26 |
| Current Penalty |
1960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights did not bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation: a) For employees working at 2356 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about September 23, 2014. Employees were using a supported scaffold that did not have base plates installed. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(i): Footings were not level, sound, rigid and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement: a) For employees working at 2356 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about September 23, 2014. Employees were using a supported scaffold that did not have proper footings capable of supporting the loaded scaffold. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-26 |
| Current Penalty |
1960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii) a) For employees working at 2356 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about September 23, 2014. Employees were using a supported scaffolding that was not fully planked on all working levels. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-26 |
| Current Penalty |
1960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Employees on scaffolds more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level were not protected from falling to that lower level by fall protection established in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)-(vii) of this section: a) For employees working at 2356 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about September 23, 2014. Employees were working off a supported scaffolding with a working height greater than 10 feet without the use of personal fall protection. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 F07 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-11-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-26 |
| Current Penalty |
1960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7): Scaffolds were not erected, moved, dismantled, or altered, by trained and experienced employees under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration:; Such activities were not performed only by experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person. a) For employees working at 2356 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about September 23, 2014. Employees were using a supported scaffolding that was not erected on proper footing, missing base plates, not fully planked and the planks were not used in a manner to prevent them from displacing. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 C02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2014-11-14 |
| Current Penalty |
1960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iv): Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms when they were not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use: a) For employees working at 2356 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about September 23, 2014. Employees were using a fabricated platform attached to the forklift to work on the sides of the building. The forklift manufacturer notice sticker in the cab of the forklift states the machine is not equipped to lift personnel. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-11-14 |
| Current Penalty |
1960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed: a) For employees working at 2356 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about September 23, 2014. Employees were using an extension ladder to gain access to the upper landing surface. Ladder was not extended a minimum of 3 feet above the upper landing surface. |
|
| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-11-14 |
| Current Penalty |
1960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-12-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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 2356 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, as observed on or about September 23, 2014. Employees were installing plywood sheathing on the upper working surface. The edge to ground height measured approximately 23 feet 4 inches. The employees were not using fall protection or an alternative means of protection while installing the plywood sheathing. |
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