Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260451 F03 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1076225.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/30/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/12/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/12/2016 | $3,500.00 | 12/30/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/17/2015 | $7,000.00 | 12/30/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity. a) Geisinger Medical Center, Foss Building: Daily inspections of scaffold and scaffold components including but not limited to the scaffold planks and mast hole covers of an HEK twin mast climbing scaffold unit (Model MSHF) used by employees to perform brick restoration activities were not performed by the competent person, exposing employees to a serious hazard, on or about July 8, 2015. Abatement Certification and Documentation Required.
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