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347101313
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0216000
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2023-11-14
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140 EUCLID AVE., ARDSLEY, NY, 10502
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Monitoring
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2023-11-14
|
| Emphasis |
N: FALL
|
| Case Closed |
2023-11-15
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1529976 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1552624 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
|
|
346905243
|
0213100
|
2023-08-12
|
300 CRYSTAL RUN RD, MIDDLETOWN, NY, 10941
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Unprog Other
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2023-08-12
|
| Case Closed |
2023-08-25
|
|
|
345771141
|
0216000
|
2022-02-08
|
20 WILSON AVE, SPRING VALLEY, NY, 10977
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2022-02-11
|
| Emphasis |
L: FALL, N: SVEP
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1576989 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1578849 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1577132 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
1864346 |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
14502.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
14502.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley NY 10956 a)West Side (Building Exterior) Employees accessed a roof approximately 30 foot from the ground below from a fully extended portable ladder whose side rails extended only about 6 inches above the roof, an upper landing surface. The subject ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support surface that will not deflect. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B06 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
14502.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
14502.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders were not used only on stable and level surfaces and were not secured to prevent accidental displacement. On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley NY 10956 a) West Side (Building Exterior) Employees were utilizing a 32-foot portable aluminum extension ladder that was placed on unstable ground due to rocks and trash. Extension ladders used on surfaces that were not stable and level were not secured to prevent accidental displacement. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B16 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
9116.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9116.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave. New City, NY 10956 a-West Side (Building Exterior) Employees were engaged in roofing activities on a three story 9-unit building and were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30ft to the ground below while accessing a 32 foot portable aluminum extension ladder that was visibly bent and deformed, and had a broken rung. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260102 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees did not use eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents: On or about: February 11, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956 ALJ Home Improvement, Inc. does not ensure that eye protection is utilized for each employee engaged in roofing activities using pneumatic nail guns and thereby exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards. Condition observed on or about 02/11/2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956: a-West Side of Roof: Employee #2 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof using pneumatic nail guns were exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards as eye protection had not been utilized. |
|
| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260102 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees did not use eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents: On or about: February 11, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956 ALJ Home Improvement, Inc. does not ensure that eye protection is utilized for each employee engaged in roofing activities using pneumatic nail guns and thereby exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards. Condition observed on or about 02/11/2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956: a-West Side of Roof: Employee #3 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof using pneumatic nail guns were exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards as eye protection had not been utilized. |
|
| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260102 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees did not use eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents: On or about: February 11, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956 ALJ Home Improvement, Inc. does not ensure that eye protection is utilized for each employee engaged in roofing activities using pneumatic nail guns and thereby exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards. Condition observed on or about 02/11/2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956: a-West Side of Roof: Employee #4 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof using pneumatic nail guns were exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards as eye protection had not been utilized. |
|
| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260102 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees did not use eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents: On or about: February 11, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956 ALJ Home Improvement, Inc. does not ensure that eye protection is utilized for each employee engaged in roofing activities using pneumatic nail guns and thereby exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards. Condition observed on or about 02/11/2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956: a-West Side of Roof: Employee #5 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof using pneumatic nail guns were exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards as eye protection had not been utilized. |
|
| Citation ID |
02005 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| 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: On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley NY 10956 ALJ Home Improvement Inc does not ensure that each employee is using appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about February 8, 2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956: a-(West Side of Roof) Employee #1 was engaged in roofing activities on the 6 on 12 pitched roof of a three story 9-unit residential building when he fell to his death. The employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 30ft to the ground below as a personal fall arrest system, guardrail system, or safety net were not being used. The employee was wearing a harness as part of a personal fall arrest system, however he was not tied off. |
|
| Citation ID |
02006 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| 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: On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley NY 10956 ALJ Home Improvement Inc does not ensure that each employee is using appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about February 8, 2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956: a-(West Side of Roof) Employee #2 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof, three story 9-unit residential building were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30ft to the ground below as personal fall arrest system, guardrail system, or safety net were not being used. |
|
| Citation ID |
02007 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| 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: On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley NY 10956 ALJ Home Improvement Inc does not ensure that each employee is using appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about February 8, 2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956: a-(West Side of Roof) Employee #3 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof, three story 9-unit residential building were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30ft to the ground below as personal fall arrest system, guardrail system, or safety net were not being used. |
|
| Citation ID |
02008 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-05 |
| Current Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| 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: On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley NY 10956 ALJ Home Improvement Inc does not ensure that each employee is using appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about February 8, 2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956: a-(West Side of Roof) Employee #4 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof, three story 9-unit residential building were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30ft to the ground below as personal fall arrest system, guardrail system, or safety net were not being used. |
|
| Citation ID |
02009 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260503 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-08-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-08-31 |
| Current Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
145027.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-09-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii) On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley NY 10956 ALJ Home Improvement Inc does not ensure that each employee is trained by competent person on fall hazards while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about February 8, 2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956: a- Employees engaged in roofing activities on the 6 on 12 pitched roof of a three story 9-unit residential building were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30ft and were not trained to recognize and mitigate fall hazards by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii). |
|
|
|
345526248
|
0216000
|
2021-05-13
|
#3 OXFORD COURT, SUFFERN, NY, 10901
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2021-05-13
|
| Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260100 A |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-10 |
| Current Penalty |
13157.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
25745.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-06 |
| Final Order |
2023-07-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns: a. On or about 05/13/2021 at #3 Oxford Court, Suffern NY 10901- Employees were working below bundles of roofing shingles that were conveyed to the roof by a material hoist. The employees working below the bundles were not wearing protective helmets and were exposed to overhead impact hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260102 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-10 |
| Current Penalty |
13158.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
25745.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-06 |
| Final Order |
2023-07-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees did not use eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents: a. On 05/13/2021- # 3 Oxford Court, Suffern NY 10901 CSHO observed employee using electric circular saw to cut roof rafters (Photo # 5762) using an electric circular saw exposed to eye loss/eye injuries as eye protection was not utilized. Condition observed on or about 05/13/2021 b. On 05/13/2021- #3 Oxford Court, Suffern NY 10901, CSHO observed an employee installing a gutter system and ice shield using a Metabo pneumatic nail gun was exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards as eye protection was not utilized. (Photo # 5776, #5787) Condition observed on or about 05/13/2021 |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-12-16 |
| Current Penalty |
15351.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
30037.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-06 |
| Final Order |
2023-07-03 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8m) or more above lower levels is not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. The employer does not require the use of any form of fall protection when employees are performing residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels. The violation was most recently observed on or about May 13, 2021, at a residential construction site located at or near #3 Oxford Court, Suffern, New York 10901, where four employees were not protected from fall hazards of approximately eighteen feet to the ground. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its employees performing residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels are protected from falls, and that no employee is allowed to perform residential construction activities at heights greater than 6 feet above lower levels without adequate fall protection. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within 30 days the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure Compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from fall hazards |
|
|
|
345526198
|
0216000
|
2021-05-12
|
#43 BONAIRE CIRCLE, SUFFERN, NY, 10901
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2021-05-12
|
| Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260100 A |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-10 |
| Current Penalty |
13158.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
25745.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-06 |
| Final Order |
2023-07-03 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns: a. On or about 05/12/2021- #43 Bonaire Circle, Suffern NY 10901- Employees engaged in roof removal and sheathing activities were discarding roofing debris from the roof to the ground below exposing employees at ground level to overhead impact hazards as head protection was not being utilized. b. On or about 05/12/2021 #43 Bonaire Circle, Suffern NY 10901- Sheets of plywood were being conveyed to the roof by a Material Hoist exposing employees operating and receiving the plywood sheets to overhead impact hazards in which head protection was not utilized. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260102 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-10 |
| Current Penalty |
13158.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
25745.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-06 |
| Final Order |
2023-07-03 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees did not use eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents: a. On or about 05/12/2021- #43 Bonaire Circle, Suffern NY 10901Employees used an electrical circular saw, electric miter saw and a pneumatic nail gun, without eye protection. The employees using the tools were exposed to flying debris, including flying plywood, flying roofing materials, and nails that could cause injury or loss to an eye. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-12-16 |
| Current Penalty |
15351.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
30037.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-06 |
| Final Order |
2023-07-03 |
| 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. The employer does not require the use of any form of fall protection when employees are performing residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels. The violation was recently observed on or about May 12, 2021, at a residential construction site located at or near #43 Bonaire Circle, Suffern, New York 10901, where two employees were not protected from fall hazards of approximately eighteen feet to the ground. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its employees performing residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels are protected from falls, and that no employee is allowed to perform residential construction activities at heights greater than 6 feet above lower levels without adequate fall protection. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within 30 days the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure Compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from fall hazards |
|
|
|
345299762
|
0216000
|
2021-05-11
|
7 MILFORD LANE, SUFFERN, NY, 10901
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2021-05-11
|
| Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260100 A |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-10 |
| Current Penalty |
13158.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
25745.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-06 |
| Final Order |
2023-07-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns: a. On or about 05/11/2021- #7 Milford Lane, Suffern NY 10901- Employees engaged in roof removal and sheathing activities were discarding roofing debris from the roof to the ground below exposing employees at ground level to overhead impact hazards as head protection was not being utilized. b. On or about 05/11/2021 #7 Milford Lane, Suffern NY 10901- Sheets of plywood were being conveyed to the roof by a material hoist exposing employees both operating and receiving the plywood sheets to overhead impact hazards as head protection was not utilized. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260102 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-10 |
| Current Penalty |
13158.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
25745.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-06 |
| Final Order |
2023-07-03 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees did not use eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents: a. On or about 05/11/2021- #7 Milford Lane, Suffern NY 10901- Employees were engaged in roof removal and sheathing activities using pneumatic nail guns were exposed to eye loss and eye injuries due to flying debris as eye protection was not utilized. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-11-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-12-16 |
| Current Penalty |
15351.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
30037.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-12-06 |
| Final Order |
2023-07-03 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| 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. The employer does not require the use of any form of fall protection when employees are performing residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels. The violation was recently observed on or about May 11, 2021, at a residential construction site located at or near #7 Milford Lane, Suffern, New York 10901, where three employees were not protected from fall hazards of approximately twenty feet to the ground. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its employees performing residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels are protected from falls, and that no employee is allowed to perform residential construction activities at heights greater than 6 feet above lower levels without adequate fall protection. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within 30 days the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure Compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from fall hazards. |
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344975420
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0216000
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2020-10-03
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69-71 & 81-83 SOMERSET DRIVE, SUFFERN, NY, 10901
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2020-10-03
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260100 A |
| Issuance Date |
2021-03-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2706.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4505.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-05-28 |
| Final Order |
2022-05-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets: a- Building Exterior (Material Hoist): An employee engaged in roofing activities standing beneath a material hoist ladder was exposed to overhead impact hazards as a means of head protection had not been utilized. "Condition observed"or about 10/03/2020. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260102 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-03-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2706.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4505.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-05-28 |
| Final Order |
2022-05-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees were not provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents: a- Building Exterior (Rear of Roof): An employee engaged in roofing activities standing using a pneumatic Bostich nailer was exposed to eye impact hazards because eye protection had not been utilized. "Condition observed" or about 10/03/2020. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260150 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-03-04 |
| Current Penalty |
1160.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1931.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-05-28 |
| Final Order |
2022-05-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.150(a)(1): The employer did not develop and maintain a fire protection program to be followed throughout all phases of construction and demolition work, and/or did not provide for the firefighting equiment as specified in this subpart: a- Building Exterior (Rear of Roof): Employees engaged in roofing activities at this site were exposed to fire hazards from gasoline fueled generators onsite. The employer did not ensure that employees had available firefighting equipment at the jobsite. "Condition observed" or about 10/03/2020. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260552 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-03-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2706.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4505.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-05-28 |
| Final Order |
2022-05-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Imminent Danger |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1): The employer shall comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all hoists and elevators. Where manufacturer's specifications are not available, the limitations assigned to the equipment shall be based on the determinations of a professional engineer competent in the field. a- RGC Pro 200 material Hoist (Side of Roof): Employees engaged in roofing activities were using the track of the material hoist as a ladder against its posted warnings of "Do Not Climb" exposed to fall and struck by hazards. "Condition observed" or about 10/03/2020. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-03-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2706.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4505.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-05-28 |
| Final Order |
2022-05-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Imminent Danger |
| 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: a- 81-83 Building Exterior (Roof): extension ladder used for access to roof did not extend at least 3 feet above upper surface of roof. "Condition Observed" or about 10/03/2020. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-03-04 |
| Current Penalty |
18040.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
30037.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-05-28 |
| Final Order |
2022-05-02 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Imminent Danger |
| 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: a- 69-71 Building Exterior (Roof): Employees engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 18ft to the concrete below as a means of fall protection had not been utilized. Condition about 10/03/2020. b- 81-83 Building Exterior (Roof): An employee engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof was exposed to fall hazards of approximately 18ft to the concrete below as a means of fall protection had not been utilized. Condition observed or about 10/03/2020. ALJ Home Improvement Inc was previously cited for repeat violations of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 501 (b)(13), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1381784 and 1439510. In regards to Inspection Number 1381784, Citation # 01, Item # 003, was issued on 08/13/19 to a workplace located at 16 Silver Terrace, Kiamesha Lake NY 12751. This citation became a final order on 10/09/19 (DCAT). In regards to Inspection Number 1439510, Citation # 01, Item # 01, was issued on 04/14/20 to a work place located at 10 Eileen Way, Edison NJ 08837. This citation became a final order on 05/15/20 (DCAT). |
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343817847
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0213100
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2019-02-28
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16 SILVER TERRACE, KIAMESHA LAKE, NY, 12751
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| Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2019-02-28
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL
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Related Activity
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
1430773 |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260020 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-08-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3978.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-06-02 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| 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: a) 16 Silver Terrace - On or about February 27, 2019 and at times prior thereto, a competent person did not conduct frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite. Employees were exposed to housekeeping and fall hazards while on site which could have been corrected had an inspection of the site by a competent person been performed. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260025 A |
| Issuance Date |
2019-08-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-02-02 |
| Current Penalty |
1421.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2842.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-06-02 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form or scrap lumber with protruding nails was not kept clear from work areas: a) 16 Silver Terrace - On or about February 27, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the work site was covered in scrap lumber with protruding nails, unused coils of nails, and various pieces of lumber throughout the area where employees were working. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-08-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-08-19 |
| Current Penalty |
3978.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3978.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-06-02 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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): a) 16 Silver Terrace - On or about February 27, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were laying underlayment paper on a steep sloped roof with at least one not using personal fall protection. On February 27, 2019 an employee was fatally injured when he fell from the back side of the roof onto a piece of plywood lying on the ground. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260503 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-08-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-02-02 |
| Current Penalty |
1421.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3978.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-06-02 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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 potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards: a) 16 Silver Terrace - On or about February 27, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were laying underlayment paper on a steep sloped roof with at least one of them not wearing personal fall protection. The employer did not provide all of the employees with training to recognize and minimize fall hazards. On February 27, 2019 an employee was fatally injured when he fell from the back side of the roof onto a piece of plywood lying on the ground. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260503 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-08-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-02-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-06-02 |
| Final Order |
2022-02-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer: a) 16 Silver Terrace - On or about February 27, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were laying underlayment paper on the steep sloped roof of a 3 story home. Employees had received training in fall hazards but the employer did not keep a written certification of such training. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19030019 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-07-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-07-11 |
| Current Penalty |
349.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
349.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated: a) 16 Silver Terrace - On or about July 7th, 2022 the employer did not provide abatement certification for citations 1-2, 1-3, 2-1a and 2-1b. |
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