Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100027 A Scaffolds and rope descent systems.
Inspection Nr: 1492276.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,409.00
Current Penalty: $5,204.00
Issuance Date: 12/09/2020
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 02/05/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/13/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/13/2021 | $5,204.00 | 02/05/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/09/2020 | $10,409.00 | 01/06/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.27(a):Scaffolds used in general industry did not meet the requirements in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L (Scaffolds): a) Main Work Area: On or about September 10, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards of 7 feet to the floor surface below as casters and wheels of mobile scaffolds were not locked with positive wheel and/or wheel and swivel locks, or equivalent means, to prevent movement of the scaffold while the scaffold was used in a stationary manner (per 29 CFR 1926.452(w)(2)). b) Main Work Area: On or about September 10, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards of 7 feet to the floor surface below as manual force used to move the scaffold was applied more than 5 feet (1.5 m) above the supporting surface (per 29 CFR 1926.452(w)(3)). c) Main Work Area: On or about September 10, 2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards of 7 feet as employees were not trained by a qualified person to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and how to control or minimize those hazards (per 29 CFR 1926.454(a)). Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").