Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2013-02-26
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Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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Case Closed |
2014-10-03
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260451 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-04-02 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-19 |
Current Penalty |
700.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2013-04-19 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds shall be fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as follows: (a). 4755, I-55 N., Jackson MS - On or about February 26, 2013 employees were working from a welded frame scaffold that did not have fully planked platforms. The scaffold was three tiers high. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260451 C02 |
Issuance Date |
2013-04-02 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-19 |
Current Penalty |
500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2013-04-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights shall bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation. (a). 4755, I-55 N., Jackson MS - On or about February 26, 2013 employees were working from a three tier high welded frame scaffold that did not have base plates. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260451 C02 I |
Issuance Date |
2013-04-02 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-19 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2013-04-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(i): Footings shall be level, sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement. (a). 4755, I-55 N, Jackson MS - On or about February 26, 2013, employees were working from 3 tier high welded frame scaffold that was not on sound and rigid footings. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-04-02 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-19 |
Current Penalty |
700.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2013-04-19 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level shall be protected from falling to that lower level. (a). 4755, I-55 N., Jackson MS - On or about February 26, 2013, employees were working from a 19 feet high welded frame scaffold and did not have guardrails or other forms of fall protection to prevent them from falling off the scaffold and striking the ground. |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260451 F06 |
Issuance Date |
2013-04-02 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-08 |
Current Penalty |
800.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2013-04-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(6): The clearance between scaffolds and power lines shall be as follows: Scaffolds shall not be erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they or any conductive material handled on them might come closer to exposed and energized power lines than as follows: *Insulated Lines _____________________________________________________________________ Voltage Minimum distance Alternatives ____________________ ________________________ _______________________ Less than 300 volts. 3 feet (0.9 m) 300 volts to 50 kv. 10 feet (3.1 m) More than 50 kv..... 10 feet (3.1 m) plus 2 times the length 0.4 inches (1.0 cm) of the line for each 1 kv over insulator, but never 50 kv. less than 10 feet (3.1 m). ____________________ ________________________ _______________________ *Uninsulated lines _____________________________________________________________________ Voltage Minimum distance Alternatives ____________________ ________________________ _______________________ Less than 50 kv..... 10 feet (3.1 m). More than 50 kv..... 10 feet (3.1 m) plus 2 times the length of 0.4 inches (1.0 cm) the line insulator, for each 1 kv over but never less than 50 kv. 10 feet (3.1 m). ____________________ ________________________ _______________________ Exception to paragraph (f)(6): Scaffolds and materials may be closer to power lines than specified above where such clearance is necessary for performance of work, and only after the utility company, or electrical system operator, has been notified of the need to work closer and the utility company, or electrical system operator, has deenergized the lines, relocated the lines, or installed protective coverings to prevent accidental contact with the lines. (a). 4755, I-55 N., Jackson MS - On or about February 26, 2013 employees were exposed to an electrical hazard by working from a welded frame scaffold that was close to an electrical service line that was attached to the building. The service line was approximately 2 feet above the scaffolds second tier platform. |
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Citation ID |
01005 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260451 F15 |
Issuance Date |
2013-04-02 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-08 |
Current Penalty |
500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2013-04-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(15): Ladders shall not be used on scaffolds to increase the working level height of employees, except on large area scaffolds. (a). 4755, I-55 N., Jackson MS - On or about February 26, 2013, an employee was standing on a step ladder that was placed on the top platform of a three tier scaffold. The step ladder was leaned against the building; the employee was using the ladder to gain additional height. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19260405 J01 I |
Issuance Date |
2013-04-02 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-19 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2013-04-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i): Live parts. Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles shall have no live parts normally exposed to employee contact. However, rosettes and cleat-type lampholders and receptacles located at least 8 feet (2.44 m) above the floor may have exposed parts. (a). 4755, I-55 N., Jackson MS - On or about February 26, 2013, a quadruplex outlet receptacle box had a missing knock out plug. |
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