| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2014-10-02
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2018-11-26
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
997975 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260102 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-31 |
| Current Penalty |
750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-11-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents. a) Worksite, North - Employees engaged in masonry activities were cutting stone with a handheld power cutter. The workers did not have eye protection; on, or about, 10/02/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-31 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-11-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. a) Worksite, North - Employees conducting masonry activity on a fabricated frame scaffold system accessed the upper most work platform by climbing cross bracing; on, or about, 10/02/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 VI |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-31 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-11-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vi): Each employee performing overhand bricklaying operations from a supported scaffold was not protected from falling from all open sides and ends of the scaffold (except at the side next to the wall being laid) by the use of a personal fall arrest system or guardrail system (with minimum 200 pound top-rail capacity). a) Worksite, North - Employees were conducting masonry activity on a fabricated frame scaffold system without protection from fall hazards; on, or about, 10/02/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260454 A |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-11-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards. a) Worksite, North Employees were conducting masonry activity on a fabricated frame scaffold system. The employees did not understand the hazards associated with work on scaffold systems or the means by which to minimize such hazards; on, or about, 10/02/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-11-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: (Construction Reference: 1926.59) a) Worksite - The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees who used and were exposed to hazardous materials such as Silica; on, or about, 10/02/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. ABATEMENT NOTE: The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials: a. Labeling and other forms or warnings: Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party; b. A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's written Hazard Communication Program; c. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available to all employees(s) on all shifts. d. The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication Program. The training for employee(s) must include at least: Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area; The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area; The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. e. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program; and f. The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be made available upon request. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-11-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced in the workplace: a) Worksite - Employees who were exposed to hazardous materials such as Silica were not provided with Hazard Communication training; on, or about, 10/02/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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