| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2013-05-02
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2013-06-24
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260021 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
330.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-21 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury: On or about 5/1/2013, 184 Claremont Ave. a) The employees were not provided safety and health training as required by the standard. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260404 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
330.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): General. The employer shall 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. These requirements are in addition to any other requirements for equipment grounding conductors: On or about 5/1/2013, 184 Claremont Ave. a) The employees were not using a ground fault circuit interrupter while working with electrical equipment. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260404 F06 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
330.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures shall be permanent and continuous: On or about 5/1/2013, 184 Claremont Ave. a) The 75' extension cord used by employees had the ground pin broken off. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260416 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
330.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used: On or about 5/1/2013, !84 Claremont Ave. a) The extension cord was frayed and defective. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-05-15 |
| Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-06-21 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502: Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems. On or about 5/1/2013, 184 Claremont Ave. a) The employees worked on the roof without fall protection. They were exposed to a 25' fall hazard. |
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