| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2024-03-13
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| Emphasis |
N: FALL
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2140564 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B16 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
1425.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2074.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-04-15 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired. On or about: March 13, 2024 Location: 111 Tomkins Ave., Stony Point, NY 10980 a) Two (2) workers accessing pump jack scaffold and back porch roof utilizing extension ladders with lanyard missing. Workers exposed to fall hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
18260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
26616.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-04-15 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b). On or about: March 13, 2024 Location: 111 Tomkins Ave., Stony Point, NY 10980 a) Two (2) workers not utilizing fall protection when working at heights greater than 6 feet. One (1) worker on the back porch roof approximately 10-12 feet in height. One (1) worker on a pump jack scaffold approximately 20 feet in height. Workers exposed to fall hazard. J.G. Home Improvements/Ren Corp. was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1705917, citation number 002, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/7/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 59 Hudson Terrace, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. |
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| Citation ID |
02002A |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-03-28 |
| Current Penalty |
7315.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10646.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-04-15 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed. On or about: March 13, 2024 Location: 111 Tomkins Ave., Stony Point, NY 10980 a) The extension ladder used to access the pump jack scaffold was extended up to the pump jack scaffold working platform but did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface. One (1) worker exposed to a fall hazard. J.G. Home Improvements/Ren Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1705917, citation number 001, item number 003 and was affirmed as a final order on 12/7/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 58 Hudson Terrace, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. |
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| Citation ID |
02002B |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19261060 A |
| Issuance Date |
2024-03-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7606.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-04-15 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders and stairways. On or about: March 13, 2024 Location: 111 Tomkins Ave., Stony Point, NY 10980 a) Workers were using metal extension ladders to access the roof in an unsafe manner. Workers were not provided with ladder safety training. J.G. Home Improvements/Ren Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.1060(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1705917, citation number 001, item number 001-c and was affirmed as a final order on 12/7/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 58 Hudson Terrace, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. |
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2023-10-25
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| Emphasis |
N: FALL, P: FALL
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260021 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-12-07 |
| Current Penalty |
3215.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4911.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-07 |
| Nr Instances |
11 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not 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: location: entire site on or about: 10/25/23 a) Employees, engaged in residential remodeling, were exposed to several hazards, including lack of hard hats while exposed to overhead hazards. The employees were not provided with safety training. NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260503 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-12-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-07 |
| Nr Instances |
8 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who was exposed to fall hazards: Location: entire site On or about: 12/25/23 a) Employees, exposed to fall hazards while engaged in roofing work, were not provided with fall protection training. Location: entire site On or about: 12/25/23 b) Employees, exposed to fall hazards while engaged in roofing work, were not provided with adequate fall protection training. NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261060 A |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-02 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-12-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-07 |
| Nr Instances |
8 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary: location: entire site on or about: 10/25/23 a) Employees were using metal extension ladders to access the roof. The employees were not provided with ladder safety training. NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260100 A |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-02 |
| Current Penalty |
1948.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2946.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-07 |
| Nr Instances |
11 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets: Location: below roof On or about: 10/25/23 a) Employees, who were working below overhead hazards related to roofing work, were not provided with hard hats. 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 |
19261053 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-02 |
| Current Penalty |
1948.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2946.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access: location: perimeter of house on or about: 10/25/23 a) Employees were gaining access to and from the roof using a ladder that extended only 1 1/2 feet above the eave. 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 |
19261053 B04 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-02 |
| Current Penalty |
1948.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2946.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed: location: house perimeter on or about: 10/25/23 a) Employees were using a portable metal extension ladder to access the roof. The lanyard, connecting the 2 flys of the ladder, was missing. 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 |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-02 |
| Current Penalty |
8941.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13750.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-07 |
| Nr Instances |
8 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b): Location: roof On or about: 10/25/23 a) Employees, engaged in residential roofing work, were not provided with fall protection. The employees were exposed to a fall of 20 -24 feet. Location: roof On or about: 10/25/23 b) Employees, engaged in residential roofing work, were not provided with adequate fall protection. The employees were exposed to a fall of 20 -24 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. The JG Home Improvement/Ren Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1474813, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/17/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 125 West Main Street Bergenfield, NJ 07621. |
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