| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2020-03-25
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| Emphasis |
N: TRENCH
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1558635 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260020 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-08-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-09-10 |
| Current Penalty |
2828.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4048.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person. Location: 1925 E 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY. On or about 3/25/2020, a) The employer did initiate and maintain a program for regular inspections of the job site, materials and the tools by a competent person. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260300 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-08-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-09-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1672.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2892.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use. Location: 1925 E 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY. On or about 3/25/2020, a) Employees used Makita Model GA4530 and Hercules Model HE61p Angle grinders and the grinders were not equipped with a guard. Employees were cutting rebar. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260405 G02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2020-08-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-09-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1672.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2892.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. Location: 1925 E 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY. On or about 3/25/2020, a) An extension cord used onsite was not installed with any strain relief device or fitting. b) The power cord of a circular saw was not installed with any strain relief device or fitting. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260416 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-08-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-09-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1672.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2892.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used. Location: 1925 E 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY. On or about 3/25/2020, a) The outer jacket of an extension cord was damaged, exposing the live conductors within. b) The outer jacket of a circular saw power cord was damaged and covered with tape. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260651 C02 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-08-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-09-10 |
| Current Penalty |
2828.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4048.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees. Location: 1925 E 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY. On or about 3/25/2020, a) The employer did not provide a ladder or any other means of egress for employees working inside an excavation. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260651 I01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-08-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-09-10 |
| Current Penalty |
2828.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4048.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.651(i)(1): Where the stability of adjoining buildings, walls, or other structures was endangered by excavation operations, support systems such as shoring, bracing or underpinning was not provided to ensure the stability of such structures for the protection of employees. Location: 1925 E 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY; Backyard area. On or about 3/25/2020, a) An adjoining structure collapsed on employees while working in an excavation. The foundation of the adjoining building was undermined by the excavation. No shoring, bracing or underpinning provided to support the structure. |
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