| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2013-03-13
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, L: LOCALTARG, P: LOCALTARG
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| Case Closed |
2015-09-17
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260403 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-28 |
| Current Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5390.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-08-08 |
| Final Order |
2014-01-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification. a) At the jobsite, on or about 3/13/13: Employees were using a grinder/polisher with water present while connected to a power source that included a metal electrical box that was not designed for that purpose. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260453 B02 V |
| Issuance Date |
2013-07-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5390.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-08-08 |
| Final Order |
2014-01-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift: a) At the jobsite, on the East Fayette Street side of the building, on or about 3/13/13: An employee was working from an aerial lift at approximately 50 feet from ground without being attached to the boom or basket. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2013-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-28 |
| Current Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4620.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-08-08 |
| Final Order |
2014-01-08 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
60 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(iii): Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from objects falling through holes (including skylights) by covers: a) On the jobsite, on the 2nd floor, on or about 3/13/13: Holes were present in the walking path, near the exit door, with a cover that was not marked or secured. b) On the jobsite, on the 3rd floor, on or about 3/13/13: Holes were present in the walking path, near the exit door, without a cover. c) On the jobsite, on the 7th floor, on or about 3/13/13: Holes were present in the walking path, near the exit door, with a cover that was not marked or secured. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-07-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-07-28 |
| Current Penalty |
6500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10780.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-08-08 |
| Final Order |
2014-01-08 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) At the jobsite, on the Bank Alley side of the building, on or about 3/13/13: An employee had lowered the basket of an aerial lift he was operating onto the top side of a dumpster/rolling steel container, exited the basket, and proceded to climb to the ground via vertically stacked scaffold components. The employee was exposed to falls of approximately 7 feet and 6 feet from ground as he climbed down. b) At the jobsite, on the roof, on or about 3/13/13: Employees were arranging sections of masonry tiles in close proximity to an unprotected skylight opening, exposing employees to falls in excess of 60 feet to the lower level. c) At the jobsite, on the 3rd floor, on or about 3/13/13: Employees were working in an area where the gate protection for an open elevator shaft was not in place and the shaft access was unhindered. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. Washington Street Partners was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29CFR 1926.501(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 190146, citation number 1, item number 7a and was affirmed as a final order on 6/21/12, with respect to a workplace located at 214-220 Warren Street. |
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