| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2015-10-15
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, L: GUTREH, P: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2018-02-16
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260416 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-09 |
| Current Penalty |
900.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-12-31 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used: a) Top Floor and Roof- On or about October 15, 2015, employees were exposed to shock and burn hazards while using damaged extension cords to provide power to hand held grinders and other tools. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 D03 IX |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-12-31 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(3)(ix): Tiebacks were not secured to a structurally sound anchorage on the building or structure: a) 118-120 Jay St. Schenectady, NY- On or about October 15, 2015, two employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 50 feet as the 2-point scaffold tiebacks were tied to a piece of 2x6 pine lumber. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19261052 C07 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-08 |
| Current Penalty |
300.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
400.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-12-31 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge: a) First to second floor stairway- On or about October 15, 2015, Employees were exposed to fall hazards of about 10 feet while climbing and ascending the stairway without a stair rail (mid rail). |
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| Citation ID |
01007A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 F03 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-11 |
| Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-12-31 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) 118-120 Jay St. Schenectady, NY- On or about October 15, 2015, The 2 point suspended scaffold was not inspected by a competent person before each work shift to identify and address defects, exposing employees to fall hazards of approximately 50 feet. |
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| Citation ID |
01007B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2015-12-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-12-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-12-31 |
| Final Order |
2016-04-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(ii): Each employee on a single-point or two-point adjustable suspension scaffold was not protected by both a personal fall arrest system and a guardrail system: a) 118-120 Jay St. Schenectady, NY- On or about October 15, 2015, two employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 50 feet as the 2-point scaffold was not equipped with end rails and the employees were not protected by personal fall arrest systems. |
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