| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2013-03-22
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| Emphasis |
L: EISAOF, L: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2014-04-25
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
810411 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
897378 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-08 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1530.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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. On or about March 22, 2013, on the north side of the building, the second, third and fourth working levels of the scaffold were not fully planked or decked, exposing the employee to a 22-foot 3-inch fall hazard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 C02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-08 |
| Current Penalty |
700.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1530.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(ii): Unstable objects were used to support scaffolds or platform units: a. On or about March 22, 2013, on the west side of the building, the scaffold was supported with unstable objects, exposing the employee to a scaffold collapse hazard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-08 |
| Current Penalty |
900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1530.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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. On or about March 22, 2013, on the north side of the building, the scaffold did not have a guardrail, exposing the employee to a 22-foot 3-inch fall hazard. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-08 |
| Current Penalty |
800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1530.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b), nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502: a. On or about March 22, 2013, on a 3:12 pitch roof, the employee performing stucco work was not protected from a 24-foot 6-inch fall hazard by the use of a fall protection system. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260020 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-04-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): A safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard: a. On or about March 22, 2013, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements: 1. Management Commitment and Leadership A. Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees. B. Program Reviewed Annually. C. Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meet D. Adequate commitment of resources. E. Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations. F. Management observations of safety rules. 2. Assignment of Responsibility A. Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable. B. Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood. C. Employees adherence to safety rules. 3. Identification and Control of Hazards A. Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors. B. Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering Controls). C. Action taken to address hazards. D. Safety Committee, where appropriate. E. Technical reference materials available. 4. Training and Education A. Supervisors receive basic safety and health training. B. Specialized training taken when needed. C. Existence of an employee training program, which is on going and effective. 5. Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis |
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