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342998937
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0216000
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2018-03-06
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2004 DAVIDSON AVE., BRONX, NY, 10453
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2018-03-06
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| Case Closed |
2019-09-23
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1312759 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1296911 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260050 G |
| Issuance Date |
2018-04-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-14 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3252.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-05-03 |
| Final Order |
2019-09-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.50(g): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: Location: 2004 Davidson Ave., Bronx, NY a) Employees mix, pour and apply Portland cement and the employer did not provide an eyewash station at the jobsite; on or about 2/21/2018. |
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342969110
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0216000
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2018-02-21
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2004 DAVIDSON AVE., BRONX, NY, 10451
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2018-02-21
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2019-11-01
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1299893 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1296927 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1312759 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-04-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-14 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3252.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-05-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-09-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from another scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used: On or about 2/21/18 Location: 5th floor inside the building 1) Employees assigned to perform masonry work were not provided with a safe way to access a one-tier tubular supported scaffold work platform 4 feet above floor level. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260404 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-04-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-14 |
| Current Penalty |
3000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3252.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-05-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-09-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): The 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: On or about 2/21/2018 Location: 5th floor inside the building 1) Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were using tools such as an electrical saw to cut concrete blocks (on a wet floor) and the employer had not used either Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) or an assured equipment grounding conductor program (non-GFCI receptacles). |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260502 D21 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-04-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-14 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4065.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-05-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-09-13 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage and other deterioration, and defective components were not removed from service: On or about 02/21/18 Location: 5th floor 1) Employees engaged in masonry activities were exposed to fall hazards as they used worn out and damaged harnesses and lanyards as fall arrest system while standing on a scaffold over 40ft above the landing surface. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260503 A02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2018-04-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-05-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4065.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-05-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-09-13 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(iii): The employer did not assure that each employee had been trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the following areas: The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used: On or about 02/21/18 Location: 5th floor level 1) ) Employees performing masonry work were exposed to fall hazards by wearing worn out and damaged harnesses too loose while standing on a scaffold over 40ft above the landing surface. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260095 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-04-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-04-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2439.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-05-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-09-13 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.95(d)(1): The protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part,was not provided by the employer at no cost to employees: On or about 2/21/18 1) The employer charged its employees for half the cost of purchase of new harnesses required for fall protection. |
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341183903
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0215000
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2016-01-12
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535 FLUSHING AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11215
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| Inspection Type |
Prog Related
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2016-01-12
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| Emphasis |
L: LOCALTARG, P: LOCALTARG
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| Case Closed |
2017-08-01
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1118380 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1118397 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1118406 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260020 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-03-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-04-15 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-06-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment to be conducted by a competent person designated by the employer was not provided by the employer who was responsible to initiate and maintain an accident prevention program: a- Elevator shaft/roof - 535 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY: A competent person did not conduct frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite. Employees on this site were exposed to hazards including, but not limited to fall hazards. Condition noted on or about 01/12/16. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 F07 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-03-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-04-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-06-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7): Scaffolds were not erected, moved, dismantled, or altered, by trained and experienced employees under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration:; Such activities were not performed only by experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person. a- Elevator shaft/roof - 535 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY: A competent person did supervise or direct the scaffold's erection, alteration, etc. Employees on this site were exposed to hazards including but not limited to fall hazards when working from a prefabricated, tubular, welded framed scaffold that was missing mid/top rails, end stops, etc. Condition noted on or about 01/12/16. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 VII |
| Issuance Date |
2016-03-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-04-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-06-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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- Roof - 535 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY: On or about 01/12/16 an employee working from the outrigger and top of a prefabricated, tubular, welded framed scaffold's third buck (top) that was missing top/midrails as well as endstops was exposed to fall hazards (in excess of 19 feet to the floor below) when performing masonry and other related activities. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260502 D11 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-03-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-04-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-06-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(11): Lifelines were not protected against being cut or abraded: a- Roof/Elevator Shaft - 535 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY: On or about 01/12/16 an employee working from the top buck of a tubular welded framed scaffold was exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 19 feet to the ground surface below, when one end of their full body harness's lifeline was attached/wrapped around the unprotected edges of a steel eyebeam. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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