| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2014-07-01
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| Emphasis |
P: FALL, L: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2015-08-04
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
896544 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-16 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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) 46 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip, NY (Worksite), southwest corner of building Employees worked from a platform that was located on the third level of the fabricated frame scaffold at a height of 14' 11" above the ground below. The platform was comprised of two planks, measuring approximately 18-1/2" wide, placed along the centerline of the 39 " wide opening between the uprights. There were two planks missing, which resulted in openings, approximately 10-1/2" wide, between each side of the platform and uprights on, or about June 30, 2014. (b) Worksite, southwest corner of building An employee worked from a platform that was located on the third level of the fabricated frame scaffold at a height of 14' 11" above the ground below. The platform was comprised of two planks, measuring approximately 18-1/2" wide, placed along the centerline of the 39 " wide opening between the uprights. There were two planks missing, which resulted in openings, approximately 10-1/2" wide, between each side of the platform and uprights on, or about July 1, 2014. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation, in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. Failure to comply may result in an additional penalty of $1,000. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 C02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-16 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iii): Unstable objects were used as working platforms: (a) Worksite, southwest corner of building Employees worked from an unstable scaffold platform, in that each end of the platform along inboard side of the scaffold rested on a 2x6" vertical support, which was not stable. The vertical supports were not braced or secured in such a way that would prevent them from being dislocated or shifting under the load(s) imposed on the platform on, or about June 30, 2014. (b) Worksite, southwest corner of building An employee worked from an unstable scaffold platform, in that each end of the platform along inboard side of the scaffold rested on a 2x6" vertical support, which was not stable. The vertical supports were not braced or secured in such a way that would prevent them from being dislocated or shifting under the load(s) imposed on the platform on, or about July 1, 2014. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation, in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. Failure to comply may result in an additional penalty of $1,000. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-16 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1): Supported scaffolds with a height to base width (including outrigger supports, if used) ratio of more than four to one (4:1) were not restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means, as set forth in subparagraphs (i) - (iii) of this paragraph. (a) Worksite, southwest corner of building Employees worked from the fabricated frame scaffold, which was erected to a total height of 19' 1" on 42" wide end frames. The scaffold had a 5.45:1 height to base width ratio and was not restrained to prevent it from tipping over on, or about June 30, 2014. (b) Worksite, southwest corner of building An employee worked from the fabricated frame scaffold, which was erected to a total height of 19' 1" on 42" wide end frames. The scaffold had a 5.45:1 height to base width ratio and was not restrained to prevent it from tipping over on, or about July 1, 2014. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation, in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. Failure to comply may result in an additional penalty of $1,000. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 F06 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-16 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(6): Scaffolds were erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they, or any conductive material handled on them, could have come closer than the minimum distances established for specific voltages as set forth in the table in subparagraph (f)(6).Note: Specify distances as indicated in table in paragraph (f)(6) of this section. (a) Worksite, southwest corner of building Employees erected and worked from the fabricated frame scaffold, which was erected in close proximity to the energized overhead powerlines. The northernmost metal end frame along the third level of the scaffold was within approximately 2' of the 120/240v secondary circuit; and approximately 8' directly below the 13kV primary circuit on, or about June 30, 2014. (b) Worksite, southwest corner of building An employee worked from the fabricated frame scaffold, which was erected in close proximity to the energized overhead powerlines. The northernmost metal end frame along the third level of the scaffold was within approximately 2' of the 120/240v secondary circuit; and approximately 8' directly below the 13kV primary circuit on, or about July 1, 2014. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation, in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. Failure to comply may result in an additional penalty of $1,000. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 VII |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-16 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| 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) 46 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip, NY (Worksite), southwest corner of building Employees worked from the platform located on the third level of the fabricated frame scaffold, at a height of 14' 11" above the ground below, without any form of fall protection on, or about June 30, 2014. (b) Worksite, southwest corner of building An employee worked from the platform located on the third level of the fabricated frame scaffold, at a height of 14' 11" above the ground below, without any form of fall protection on, or about July 1, 2014. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation, in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. Failure to comply may result in an additional penalty of $1,000. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 G02 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(2): The employer did not provide fall protection for employees erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds: (a) Worksite, southwest corner of building Employees erected the fabricated frame scaffold to a height of 19' 1" and were not provided with any form of fall protection on, or about June 30, 2014. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation, in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. Failure to comply may result in an additional penalty of $1,000. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260452 C02 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-15 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.452(c)(2): Tubular welded frames and panels were not braced by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces, or combination thereof, which would have secured vertical members together laterally: (a) Worksite, southwest corner of building Employees worked from the fabricated frame scaffold, which had missing cross braces on the outboard side of the second level; and the inboard side of the third level on, or about June 30, 2014. (b) Worksite, southwest corner of building An employee worked from the fabricated frame scaffold, which had missing cross braces on the outboard side of the second level; and the inboard side of the third level on, or about July 1, 2014. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation, in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. Failure to comply may result in an additional penalty of $1,000. |
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| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260454 A |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-29 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-16 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards. (a) Worksite, southwest corner of building Employees worked from the fabricated frame scaffold, without having received the required scaffold worker training from a competent person. The scaffold had multiple deficiencies such as, but not limited to the platform not being fully planked on the working level; and it was erected in close proximity to energized overhead powerlines operating at up to 13kV. The employees did not recognize the associated hazards; and were unaware of the methods that could have been used to correct the deficiencies, which existed on, or about June 30, 2014. (b) Worksite, southwest corner of building An employee worked from the fabricated frame scaffold, without having received the required scaffold worker training from a competent person. The scaffold had multiple deficiencies such as, but not limited to the platform not being fully planked on the working level; and it was erected in close proximity to energized overhead powerlines operating at up to 13kV. The employees did not recognize the associated hazards; and were unaware of the methods that could have been used to correct the deficiencies, which existed on, or about July 1, 2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation, in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. Failure to comply may result in an additional penalty of $1,000. |
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| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260454 B |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-29 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-16 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.454(b): The employer did not have each employee involved in erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, maintaining, or inspecting a scaffold trained by a competent person to recognize any hazards associated with the work in question. (a) Worksite, southwest corner of building Employees erected the fabricated frame scaffold, without having received the required scaffold erector training from a competent person. The scaffold was erected with multiple deficiencies such as, but not limited to the platform not being fully planked on the working level; and in close proximity to energized overhead powerlines operating at up to 13kV. The employees did not recognize the associated hazards that resulted from erecting the scaffold in this manner on, or about June 30, 2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation, in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. Failure to comply may result in an additional penalty of $1,000. |
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