| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2013-07-26
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| Emphasis |
P: FALL, L: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2014-02-19
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260302 E04 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-01-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-27 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-02-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.302(e)(4): Personal protective equipment was not in accordance with subpart E of this part, Powder-actuated tools: (a) 217 West Shore Road, Massapequa, NY (Worksite), southeast side of residential home, second story roof, south chimney - The employee installing wire mesh around the base of the south chimney operated a "Ramset-style" powder-actuated tool, without eye protection on, or about July 26, 2013. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-01-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-27 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-02-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b): (a) Worksite, southeast side of the residential home, second story roof, south chimney - An employee installing wire mesh around the base of the south chimney was working, without fall protection, at a height of approximately 22' on the 5:12 steep pitched second story roof on, or about July 26, 2013. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260503 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-01-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-07 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-02-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards: (a) Worksite, southeast side of the residential home, second story roof, south chimney - An employee installing wire mesh around the base of the south chimney was working, without fall protection, at a height of approximately 22' on the 5:12 steep pitched second story roof. The employee did not recognize the fall hazards; was unaware of the procedures to minimize them; and was not provided with fall protection training on, or about July 26, 2013. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-01-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-27 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2400.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-02-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access: (a) Worksite, southeast side of residential home, main entryway landing - An employee used a Werner 8' fiberglass twin stepladder, Model # T7408, to access the first story roof. The top step of the ladder was the even with the eve of the roof and did not extend beyond the landing being accessed on, or about July 26, 2013. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-01-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-02-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step: (a) Worksite, southeast side of residential home, main entryway landing - An employee used the top step of a Werner 8' fiberglass twin stepladder, Model # T7408, to ascend and descend from the first story roof on, or about July 26, 2013. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B20 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-01-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-02-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(20): Employees did not face the ladder when ascending or descending the ladder: (a) Worksite, southeast side of residential home, main entryway landing - An employee descended from the first story roof to the entryway landing using a Werner 8' fiberglass twin stepladder, Model # T7408. The employee faced away from the ladder and proceeded to walk down the ladder as if it were a set of stairs on, or about July 26, 2013. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B21 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-01-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-02-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(21): Employees were not grasping the ladder with at least one hand when progressing up and/or down the ladder: (a) Worksite, southeast side of residential home, main entryway landing - (a) Worksite, southeast side of residential home, main entryway landing - An employee descended from the first story roof to the entryway landing using a Werner 8' fiberglass twin stepladder, Model # T7408. The employee faced away from the ladder and did not grasp or maintain at least one hand on the ladder as he progressed down the ladder on, or about July 26, 2013. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261060 A |
| Issuance Date |
2014-01-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-02-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards. (a) Worksite, southeast side of residential home, main entryway landing - An employee used a Werner 8' fiberglass twin stepladder, Model # T7408, and was not trained to recognize hazards such as, but not limited to the ladder extending 3' beyond the landing; use of the top step; and facing away and not grasping the ladder while descending. Additionally, the employee was not trained in the procedures to minimize the hazards associated with portable ladder use on, or about July 26, 2013. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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