| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2012-08-23
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2016-09-29
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
526690 |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-02-11 |
| Current Penalty |
1680.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-03-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| 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. 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 system. 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. a) Job Site, 25 Oakwood Ave, Rye, NY,: Three (3) employees working on the roof removing old shingles and installing new ones were not protected from falling approximately 20' feet below; on or about 8/23/12. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260503 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-02-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-03-08 |
| Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-03-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards. a) Job Site, 25 Oakwood Ave, Rye, NY: Employees performing roofing work were not trained in fall hazard recognition or procedures to minimize hazards assiciated with the falls; on or about 8/23/12. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B16 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-02-11 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-03-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| 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, shall either be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or be tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired: a) Job Site, 25 Oakwood Ave, Rye, NY, Driveway of the Garage Side: A damaged Werner 32' aluminum extension ladder used by employees to gain access/egress to the roof was not identified as defective, tagged with "Do not use", or withdrawn from service, 8/23/2012. |
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