Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2012-06-20
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Emphasis |
L: FALL
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Case Closed |
2018-08-27
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260502 D15 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
1600.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and/or were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee: a) On or about 07/10/12, parking lot side of Hampton Inn renovation project on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., employee had his lanyard wrapped around the toprail of the guardrail system on the man-made platform being suspended from the Lull Powered Industrial Truck. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260502 D23 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
1600.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(23): Personal fall arrest systems were attached to guardrail systems or to hoists: a) On or about 07/10/12, parking lot side of Hampton Inn renovation project on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, employee had his lanyard wrapped around the toprail of the homemade platform that was attached to the forks of the Lull Powered industrial Truck. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261053 B16 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
1600.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired: a) On or about 06/20/12, roof of Hampton Inn renovation project on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., eight (8) foot step ladder being used by employees had a broken siderail which had been repaired with a piece of steel and some bolts, the ladder was not tagged or removed from service. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02001A |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19100178 A04 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
3200.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3200.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 2, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval: a) On or about 07/10/2012, parking lot side of building near main entrance of Hampton Inn on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., homemade platform was attached to the forks of a Lull powered industrial truck was being used to work on the box out of the columns and the use of this platform had not been approved by the manufacturer. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02001B |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19100178 A06 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 3, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all name-plates and markings were in place and maintained in a legible condition: a) On or about 07/10/2012, parking lot side of building near main entrance of Hampton Inn on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., no nameplates or markings were in place to indicate the use of any platform or attachments on the Lull, Model 1044C-54. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19100178 L03 I M |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
3200.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3200.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 4, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(M): The employer did not review the operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate: a) On or about 07/10/2012, Hampton Inn on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., employee observed operating the Lull powered Industrial Truck, Model 1044C-54 without a seat belt. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02003 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19100178 L06 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
3200.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3200.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 5, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): a) On or about 07/10/2012, Hampton Inn renovation project on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., employee had not been trained or evaluated in the safe operation of the Lull powered industrial truck, Model 1044C-54 as required. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02004 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19100178 M05 I |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
3200.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3200.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 6, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): Powered industrial trucks were left unattended without the load engaging means lowered, controls neutralized, and the power was not shut off: a) On or about 07/10/12, near main entrance, parking lot side of Hampton Inn on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., employee observed working in a homemade platform attached to the forks of the Lull powered industrial truck, Model 1044C-54and no one was sitting in the seat of the cab to operate the controls of the lift, the engine was running and the platform was raised to approximately 15 feet above the ground thereby exposing employees to falls of that distance. The homemade platform was not equipped with any independant controls that the employees could operate from the platform. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02005 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19100178 M05 III |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
3200.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3200.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 7, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii): Powered industrial truck(s), with the operator dismounted and within 25 feet of the truck still in his view, did not have the load engaging means fully lowered, controls neutralized, and the brakes set to prevent movement: a) On or about 07/10/12, near main entrance of hotel, parking lot side of Hampton Inn renovation project on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., employee had vacated the seat of the Lull powered industrial truck to inform the employees what needed to be accomplished, assist with the installation, and to get measurements while the platform was suspended with employees working in the platform, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 15 feet to the ground below. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02006A |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
2400.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2400.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 8, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 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) On or about 06/20/12, Hampton Inn renovation project on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., no program had been developed or implemented for the employees exposed or potentially exposed to materials such as but not limited to gasoline, diesel fuel, and silicone sealant. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02006B |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 9, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace: (Construction Reference: 1926.59) a) On or about 06/20/12, Hampton Inn renovation project on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., no material safety data sheets were provided or made available to the employees for materials such as but not limited to gasoline, diesel fuel, and silicone sealant. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02006C |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Abatement Due Date |
2012-11-14 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 10, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59) a) On or about 06/20/12, Hampton Inn renovation project on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., no training had been provided for the employees potentially exposed to materials such as but not limited to gasoline, diesel fuel, and silicone sealant. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02007 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19260020 B02 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4000.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 11, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not ensure that frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment were conducted by a competent person: a) On or about 06/20/12, Hampton Inn renovation project on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., employees were exposed to workplace hazards such as but not limited to fall hazards and electrical hazards while upgrading the exterior of an existing hotel. An inspection of the worksite by a competent person was not conducted prior to or during the assignment to the area. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02008 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19260152 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
2400.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2400.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 14, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 29 CFR 1926.152(a)(1): Containers other than approved metal safety cans were used for the handling and use of flammable liquids in quantities greater than one gallon: a) On or about 06/22/12, Hampton renovation project on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., two (2), five (5) gallon red plastic containers used for gasoline to refuel equipment on the job were not approved. Containers did not have a flash arresting screen and spring closing lid. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02009 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19260404 B01 I |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
3200.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3200.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 15, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites: a) On or about 06/22/2012, Hampton Inn renovation project on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., employee observed using a Bosch Abrasive Cut-off Saw to cut metal studs and neither method was in use to protect the employees from the hazard. Tool was connected to permanent power with extension cords. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
02010 |
Citaton Type |
Repeat |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2012-10-30 |
Current Penalty |
5600.0 |
Initial Penalty |
5600.0 |
Final Order |
2012-11-27 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
JOE BARTHOLOMEW INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314669912, CITATION NO. 1, ITEM NO. 18, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 03/14/2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT THE TRAVELODGE, 8204 PARK ROAD, BATAVIA, NY. . 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) On or about 06/20/2012, Hampton Inn on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, four (4) employees observed working immediately adjacent to the edge of the building approximately fifty (50) feet above the ground/concrete and none of them were protected from falls, the employees were wearing harnesses and lanyards but none of them were tied-off. b) On or about 06/20/2012, parking lot side of roof at the Hampton Inn on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, four (4) employees observed working on roof exposed to falls of approximately fifty (50) feet to the blacktop below through improperly protected opening, no standard guardrails were in place only a piece of rope with flags on it at 62" above the roof. c) On or about 06/20/12, rear side of roof at the Hampton Inn on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, NY., no standard guardrails were in place across the back side of the roof exposing employees to falls of approximately fifty (50) feet to the ground/concrete below, area was located adjacent to the stairway used for access to and from the roof and also for materials to be loaded from the ground below. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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