Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100027 A Scaffolds and rope descent systems.
Inspection Nr: 1226376.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,408.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 10/03/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/16/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/16/2017 | $6,000.00 | 10/03/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2017 | $11,408.00 | 10/03/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.27(a): Scaffolds used in general industry did not meet the requirements in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L (Scaffolds). In reference to: 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iv): Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms without being specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use: a) Warehouse/Facility; On or about April 19, 2017, and at times prior, the employer required employees to work without fall protection from a job-made work platform (wood pallet with lumber stacked on top) that was being elevated by a Nissan 80 by UniCarries - Forklift that was not approved for use by the manufacturer exposing employees to fall hazards of up to twenty five (25) feet to the concrete ground below.