Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260452 J02 Additional requirements applicable to specific types of scaffolds.
Inspection Nr: 1651743.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,250.00
Current Penalty: $12,500.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 09/29/2023
Final Order: 03/04/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/04/2024 | $12,500.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/17/2024 | $6,250.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2023 | $6,250.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.452(j)(2): Poles of pump jack scaffolding were not secured to the structure by rigid triangular bracing, or equivalent, at the bottom as necessary. Location: 208 Highland Ave, Malden, MA; On or about 02/21/2023, the employer erected an Alum-A-Pole pumpjack scaffold and did not secure the bottoms of the four pole sections with rigid triangular bracing, or equivalent means and exposed employees to a potential fall or struck-by hazard if the poles kicked out or slid out of place on the concrete walkway which they were erected on top of.