| Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2017-04-13
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2018-01-25
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Related Activity
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
1202291 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-10-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
2444.4 |
| Initial Penalty |
2716.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-11-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| 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 was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii) a) Worksite- 10 Pleasant Lane, Oyster Bay, NY- Employees were working at the 15' level of a scaffold installing brick veneer to the exterior of a residence. The scaffold level they were working on had five planks installed. One plank was missing; on or about 04/13/17. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 VII |
| Issuance Date |
2017-10-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
11407.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
12675.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-11-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section: a) Worksite- 10 Pleasant Lane, Oyster Bay, NY- Employees were working at the third level of a scaffold installing brick veneer to the exterior of a residence. The employees were not protected from falls by use of guardrails or personal fall arrest systems; on or about 04/13/17. Note: In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 G04 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-10-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-11-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4): Guardrail systems installed to meet the requirements of this section did not comply with the provisions listed in subparagraphs (i) through (xv) of this paragraph: a) Worksite- 10 Pleasant Lane, Oyster Bay, NY- Employees were working on the second level of a scaffold installing brick veneer to the exterior of a residence. The crossbracing was approximately 38 inches above the work platform and no midrail was provided; on or about 04/13/17. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260452 C02 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-10-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-12 |
| Current Penalty |
2444.4 |
| Initial Penalty |
2716.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-11-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.452(c)(2): Frames and panels were not braced by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces, or combination thereof, which would secure vertical members together laterally, and the cross braces were not of such length as would automatically square. a) Worksite- 10 Pleasant Lane, Oyster Bay, NY- Employees were working from a three level, 15'3" scaffold installing brick veneer to the exterior of a residence. The vertical members of the scaffold were not secured. Only one side of the scaffold had crossbracing. There was no crossbracing installed on the sideclosest to the exterior wall; on or about 4/13/17. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-10-05 |
| Current Penalty |
2444.4 |
| Initial Penalty |
2716.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-11-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed: a) Worksite- 10 Pleasant Lane, Oyster Bay, NY- Employees were working at the top level of a scaffold on the exterior of a residence. The ladder the employees used to access the top level was not extended beyond the landing; on or about 04/13/17. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-10-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-11-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met (Construction Reference: 1926.59): a) Worksite: Employee installing a brick veneer to the exterior of a residence was using EZ-Wall Mastic adhesive (which includes acetone, n-hexane and toluene). A training program for hazard communication was not in place; on or about 4/13/17. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. ABATEMENT NOTE: The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials: a. Labeling and other forms or warning: Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party; b. A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's written Hazard Communication Program; c. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available all employee(s) on all shifts. d. The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication Program. The training for employee(s) must include at least: Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information; e. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program; and f. The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be made available upon request. For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication Program must also specifically address how: a. Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job site will be provided to other employers in the event the other employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials. b. The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies. c. The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the workplace. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-10-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-11-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift: a) Worksite: Employee installing a brick veneer to the exterior of a residence was using EZ-Wall Mastic adhesive (which includes acetone, n-hexane and toluene). Safety data sheets were not available; on or about 4/13/17. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-10-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-11-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a) Worksite: Employee installing a brick veneer to the exterior of a residence was using EZ-Wall Mastic adhesive (which includes acetone, n-hexane and toluene). A training program for hazard communication was not in place; on or about 4/13/17. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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