| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2018-08-03
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| Case Closed |
2019-11-13
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1366308 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
9472.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9472.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii) Location: 91 West Street, second floor On or about: 08/03/18 a) An employee worked from a single tier mobile scaffold that was not fully planked. The employee was applying compound to the wall. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
7577.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7577.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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 shall be used. Crossbraces shall not be used as a means of access. Location: 91 West Street, second floor of the job site: On or about: 08/03/18 a) An employee climbed the scaffold frames as a means of access between the ground level and the first tier of a single tier mobile scaffold. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260452 W02 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
7577.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7577.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.452(w)(2): Scaffold casters and wheels shall be locked with positive wheel and/or wheel and swivel locks, or equivalent means, to prevent movement of the scaffold while the scaffold is used in a stationary manner. Location: 91 West Street, second floor: On or about: 08/03/18 a) An employee worked from a single tier mobile scaffold and the castors/wheels were not locked to prevent movement. The employee was applying compound to the wall. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-01-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1063.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1063.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-05-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l). Location: 91 West Street On or about: 08/03/18 a) The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of training and evaluation. |
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| Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2012-09-27
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, L: GUTREH
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| Case Closed |
2016-09-02
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Related Activity
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
592492 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-03-27 |
| Current Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6300.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-04-24 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii). Location: 42 West Street, Brooklyn, NY. 5th level roof elevator shaft. a) Employees were working approximately 24 feet high on the tubular welded frame scaffold that was not fully planked on or about 09/18/2012. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY of 1,000.00, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-03-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-04-24 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1): Supported scaffolds with a height to base width (including outrigger supports, if used) ratio of more than four to one (4:1) shall be restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means, as follows: Location: 42 West Street, Brooklyn, NY. 5th level roof elevator shaft. a) The 4 section high tubular welded frame scaffolds were not restrained from tipping by guying, tying or equivalent means. Employees used the tubular welded frame scaffolds to construct the bulkhead on the roof and it was not restrained by any means. On or about 09/18/2012. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY of 1,000.00, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-03-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-04-24 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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 shall be used. Crossbraces shall not be used as a means of access. Location: 42 West Street, Brooklyn, NY. (The Roof). a) Employees climbed the crossbraces and frames to access the work areas when working from the scaffold to construct the bulkhead. On or about 09/18/2012. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY of 1,000.00, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 C02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-03-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-04-24 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights shall bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation. Location: 42 West Street, Brooklyn, NY. 5th level roof elevator shaft. a) The 4 section high tubular welded frame scaffold was not erected on base plates. Employees used the scaffold to construct the bulkhead on the roof. On or about 09/18/2012. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY of 1,000.00, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260454 A |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-03 |
| Current Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-04-24 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer shall have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards. Location: 42 West Street, Brooklyn, NY. 5th Floor Elevator Shaft Room Area). Employees were not trained in the recognition and elimination of hazards associated with the tubular welded frame scaffold they were working from. On or about 09/17/2012 through 9/21/2012. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260503 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-04-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-04-24 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards. Location: 42 West Street, Brooklyn, NY. 5th Floor Elevator Shaft Room Area). a) Employees were not instructed in the recognition and procedures to minimize fall hazards associated with their work. On or about 09/25/2012. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-03-27 |
| Current Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6300.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-04-24 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes. Location: 42 West Street, Brooklyn, NY. 5th level roof elevator shaft. a) The floor hole/demolished stairwell shaft on the 5th floor was not protected by use of guardrails or other fall protection system. The shaft was used to hoist construction materials such as blocks and sand. An employee fell down the shaft while working near the shaft. On or about 09/25/2012. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY of 1,000.00, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19260150 C01 VIII |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-03-27 |
| Current Penalty |
9000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5400.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-04-24 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-10 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(viii): Portable fire extinguishers were not inspected periodically in accordance with maintenance and use of portable fire extinguishers, N.F.P.A. No. 10A-1970: Location: 42 West Street, Brooklyn, NY. 3rd floor, South East. a) Employer did not periodcally inspect the portable fire extinguishers maintained at the job site. On or about 09/25/2012. Location: 42 West Street, Brooklyn, NY. 5th floor, South West. b) Employer did not periodcally inspect the portable fire extinguishers maintained at the job site. On or about 09/25/2012. The New Haven Maintenance, LLC was previously cited for violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(viii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313432759, citation 2 item 1, issued on 12/21/2011, this citation become final order on 02/02/2012. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY of 1,000.00, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260403 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-03-27 |
| Current Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7200.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-04-24 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed, labeled, or certified equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification. Location: 42 West Street, Brooklyn, NY. 5th Floor Elevator Shaft Room. a) Double duplex electrical boxes listed for mounting were not mounted. Employees use the duplex box to control the hoist to move materials. The New Haven Maintenance, LLC was previously cited for violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313432759, citation 1 item 1a, issued on 12/21/2011, this citation become final order on 02/02/2012. 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 $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19260405 G02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2013-03-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-03-27 |
| Current Penalty |
9000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7200.0 |
| Contest Date |
2013-04-24 |
| Final Order |
2014-03-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Strain relief. Flexible cords shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. Location: Location: 42 West Street, Brooklyn, NY. 5th floor, Elevator Shaft Room. a) Employees were using elevator shaft that was being energized by metalic duplex electrical boxes that the strain relief was not connected to the box. On or about 09/25/2012. The New Haven Maintenance, LLC was previously cited for violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312971559, citation 1 item 1, issued on 06/15/2009, this citation become final order on 06/30/2009. |
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