Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2013-08-27
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Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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Case Closed |
2016-05-26
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260451 B01 I |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-22 |
Current Penalty |
1533.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-30 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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: On or about 8/27/2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was engaged in leveling measurements and installation of exterior wall tile from a scaffold at approximately 18 feet above ground level with the platform not fully planked, exposing him to a fall hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261053 B04 |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-22 |
Current Penalty |
1533.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-30 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed: On or about 8/27/2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was accessing a residential roof using an 8 feet aluminum step ladder not intended for the purpose of which it was designed, exposing him to a fall hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260451 F15 |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-22 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-30 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(15): Ladders were used on scaffolds to increase the working level height of employees: without satisfying the criteria of subparagraphs (i) - (iv) of this paragraph. On or about 8/27/2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was accessing a residential roof by means of an 8 feet A-frame aluminum step ladder used in a closed position resting to the wall on top of an 18 feet scaffold platform, exposing the employee to a fall hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-22 |
Current Penalty |
1533.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-30 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
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: On or about 8/27/2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was engaged in the installation of exterior wall tile from a residential roof at approximately 20 feet above ground level without a means of fall protection, exposing the employee to a fall hazard. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 VII |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-22 |
Current Penalty |
2001.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4000.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-30 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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 8/27/2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was engaged in leveling measurements and installation of exterior wall tile from a scaffold at approximately 18 feet above ground level with no guardrails, exposing the employee to a fall hazard. C & E Imports, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 835963 citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 2/22/2013 with respect to a workplace located at 2724 Sea Island Dr. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19260451 H02 II |
Issuance Date |
2013-11-22 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3200.0 |
Final Order |
2013-12-30 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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: On or about 8/27/2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was engaged in leveling measurements and installation of exterior wall tile from a scaffold at approximately 18 feet above ground level with no toeboards, exposing other employees to a struck-by hazard by, but not limited to, debris and tools. C & E Imports, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.451(h)(2)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 835963 citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 2/22/2013 with respect to a workplace located at 2724 Sea Island Dr. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. |
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Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Safety
|
Close Conference |
2013-01-15
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Emphasis |
L: EISAOF, P: FALL, L: FALL
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Case Closed |
2013-02-26
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 VII |
Issuance Date |
2013-02-14 |
Current Penalty |
960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2013-02-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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 1/15/2013, employees were engaged in molding installation work from a scaffold at approximately 12 feet above ground level with no guardrails. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260451 H02 II |
Issuance Date |
2013-02-14 |
Current Penalty |
960.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2013-02-25 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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: On or about 1/15/2013, an employee was working at ground level near a scaffold without toeboards and was exposed to struck-by hazards from, but not limited to, debris and tools. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19260451 C02 |
Issuance Date |
2013-02-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2013-02-25 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
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: On or about 1/15/2013, employees were working from a scaffold at approximately 12 feet above ground level with one base plate and one mudsill missing from the scaffold. |
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