Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260452 W02 Additional requirements applicable to specific types of scaffolds.
Inspection Nr: 1435138.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/23/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $4,546.00
Current Penalty: $2,300.00
Issuance Date: 12/17/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/31/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/31/2019 | $2,300.00 | 12/23/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/17/2019 | $4,546.00 | 12/23/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.452(w)(2): Scaffold casters and wheels 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: a. On or about October 2, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite near the front stairs, an employee was performing carpentry operations from a Bil-Jax mobile scaffold, five (5) feet one (1) inch above the ground, which had casters that were not locked to prevent movement while in a stationary position, an employee sustained injuries from hazards associated with falls. b. On or about October 2, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite near the rear of the building, an employee was performing carpentry operations from a Bil-Jax mobile scaffold, approximately five (5) feet above the ground, which had casters that were not locked to prevent movement while in a stationary position, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with falls.
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