| Inspection Type |
Prog Related
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2019-01-30
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2020-10-14
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1375082 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260034 C |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2442.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3789.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.34(c): Means of egress was not continually maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency: location: stairway A, 3rd floor on or about: 11/28/18 a) A platform and scaffold was erected above the stairway. The employees' use of the stairway was obstructed. NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 C02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-01 |
| Current Penalty |
3418.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
5304.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iii): Unstable objects were used as working platforms: location: 3rd floor on or about: 11/28/18 a) An employee was working on top of a mason block that was placed on the outrigger portion of a tubular welded frame scaffold. The employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 40 feet. NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 F14 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(14): Makeshift devices, such as but not limited to boxes and barrels, were used on top of scaffold platforms to increase the working level height of employees: location: 3rd floor on or about: 11/28/18 a) An employee was working on top of a mason block that was placed on the outrigger portion of a tubular welded frame scaffold. The employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 40 feet. NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B09 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-01 |
| Current Penalty |
3418.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
5304.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
23 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(9)(i): Each employee performing overhand bricklaying and related work 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a controlled access zone: location: 3rd floor on or about: 11/28/18 a) Employees, laying bricks and mason block, were not provided with adequate fall protection. The employees were exposed to a fall of 28 feet. NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260502 B03 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2442.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3789.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
23 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(3): Guardrail systems were not capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge: location: 3rd floor on or about: 11/28/18 a) The wooden guardrail system was not able to withstand a force of at least 200 pounds applied within 2 inches of the top edge. Employees, laying bricks and mason block were exposed to a fall of 28 feet. NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260502 D08 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-01 |
| Current Penalty |
3418.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
5304.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
23 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(8): Horizontal lifelines were not designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a qualified person, as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintained a safety factor of at least two: location: 3rd floor on or about: 11/28/18 a) Employees were using a horizontal lifeline that was not installed or used under the supervision of a qualified person, as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintained a safety factor of at least two. The employees were exposed to a fall of 28 feet. NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260502 D15 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-01 |
| Current Penalty |
3418.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
5304.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person: location: 3rd floor on or about: 11/28/18 a) An employee used a rebar as an anchorage point. The employee placed the end of his lanyard around the rebar. The anchorage point was not designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a qualified person, as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintained a safety factor of at least two. The employee was exposed to a fall of 28 feet. NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01007A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260502 I03 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-01 |
| Current Penalty |
2442.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3789.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
23 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(i)(3): All covers were not secured when installed so as to prevent accidental displacement by the wind, equipment, or employees. location: 3rd floor, northwest corner stairwell B on or about: 11/28/18 a) Employees were working beside and on top of pieces of plywood, supported by planks that were covering the L shaped stairwell opening. The plywood and planks of covering the stairwell opening were not secured, exposing the employees to a fall of up to 13'8". NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01007B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260502 I04 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
23 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(i)(4): All covers were not color coded or they shall be marked with the word "HOLE" or "COVER" to provide warning of the hazard: Note: This provision does not apply to cast iron manhole covers or steel grates used on streets or roadways. location: 3rd floor, northwest corner stairwell B on or about: 11/28/18 a) Employees were working beside and on top of pieces of plywood, supported by planks that were covering the L shaped stairwell opening. The plywood covers of the stairwell opening were not color coded or marked, exposing the employees to a fall of up to 13'8". NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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|
| Inspection Type |
Unprog Rel
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2018-11-28
|
| Case Closed |
2020-05-20
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1362784 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-05-13 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2273.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-04-29 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) 186 St. George's Crescent, Bronx, NY: An employee mixing cement was required to wear an N95 filtering facepiece respirator and the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program; on or about 11/28/18. b) 186 St. George's Crescent, Bronx, NY: Employees were cutting masonry blocks with concrete cut-off saws were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators and the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program; on or about 11/28/18. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-05-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-04-29 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) 186 St. George's Crescent, Bronx, NY: An employee mixing cement was required to wear an N95 filtering facepiece respirator and the employer did not provide a medical evaluation for employees; on or about 11/28/18. b) 186 St. George's Crescent, Bronx, NY: Employees were cutting masonry blocks with concrete cut-off saws were required to wear N95 filtering facepiece respirators and the employer did not provide a medical evaluation for employees; on or about 11/28/18. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-05-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3789.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-04-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: a) 186 Crescent, Bronx, NY: Employees were mixing cement and cutting masonry blocks and the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program; on or about 11/28/18. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 I02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-05-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-04-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that employees covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1926(i)(2)(i)(A) through (F) where there was exposure to respirable crystalline silica: a) 186 St. George's Crescent, Bronx, NY: Employees were cutting masonry blocks with concrete cut-off saws and the employer did not ensure that employees covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the training requirements in 29 CFR 1926(i)(2)(i)(A) through (F); on or about 8/16/18.29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(I); on or about 11/28/18. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260050 G |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-09 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3031.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-04-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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 were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) 186 Crescent, Bronx, NY: Ground Level - Cement Mixer Area: An employee was mixing and pouring concrete mortar (caustic) and the employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes (e.g., emergency eyewash or equivalent) for the quick flushing of the eyes in the work area for immediate emergency use; on or about 11/28/18 |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-05-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3789.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-04-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section: a) 186 St. George's Crescent, Bronx, NY: An employee was cutting masonry blocks with a concrete cut-off saw without using water and the employer did not fully and properly implement the controls and respiratory protection specified; on or about 11/28/18. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 D02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-05-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-04-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(i): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section: a) 186 St. George's Crescent, Bronx, NY: An employee was cutting masonry blocks with a concrete cut-off saw without using water and the employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may be reasonably exposed to respirable crystalline silica as per the requirements of the standard; on or about 11/28/18. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-04-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-05-13 |
| Current Penalty |
2500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3789.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-04-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan: a) 186 St. George's Crescent, Bronx, NY: Employees were cutting masonry blocks with concrete cut-off saws and the employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan; on or about 11/28/18. |
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