Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(xv):Crossbracing used in place of a midrail was unacceptable because the crossing point of two braces is between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 30 inches ((0.8 M) above the work platform or as a toprail when the crossing point of two braces is not between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 30 inches (0.8 m) above the work platform or as a toprail when the crossing point of two braces is between 38 inches (0.97 m) and 48 inches (1.3 m) above the work platform. The endpoints at each upright were more than 48 inches (1.3 m) apart. a. On the second through fifth levels of the exterior scaffold system, over the front entrance, at the front of the house, at 22 Ocean Ridge Boulevard North in Palm Coast Florida: On or about April 15, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that employees of subcontractor Isel Herrera were not exposed to a fall hazard of up to 32 feet length of the scaffold, in that a fall protection system, such as but not limited to, a complete guardrail system, to include a mid-rail and top-rail, was not properly utilized as the employees performed stucco work.