| Inspection Type |
Unprog Rel
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2023-07-07
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1681618 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260300 A |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-22 |
| Current Penalty |
6250.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6250.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-02-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.300(a): All hand and power tools and similar equipment, whether furnished by the employer or employee, were not maintained in a safe condition: New Construction Site: 14-27 28th Avenue/ 14-30 Astoria Blvd. Astoria, NY 11102. a) An employee was exposed to an electrical shock hazard while operating a Skilsaw circular saw with a damaged electrical cord; on or about 7/7/2023. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B15 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-22 |
| Current Penalty |
4687.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4687.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-02-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladder(s) were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after an occurrence that could have affected their safe use: New Construction Site: 14-27 28th Avenue/ 14-30 Astoria Blvd. Astoria, NY 11102. a) Employees utilized a job-made ladder approximately 13-feet height to gain access to a second level at a construction site with a missing handrail section. The employer did not inspect the ladder prior to use by employees; on or about 7/7/2023. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261060 A |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-12 |
| Current Penalty |
6250.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6250.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-02-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| 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: New Construction Site: 14-27 28th Avenue/ 14-30 Astoria Blvd. Astoria, NY 11102. a) Masonry employees used a job-made ladder and stairways at construction site and were not trained in the recognition of hazards associated with ladder and stairways usage; on or about 7/7/2023. 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 |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-22 |
| Current Penalty |
4687.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4687.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-02-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met: New Construction Site: 14-27 28th Avenue/ 14-30 Astoria Blvd. Astoria, NY 11102. a) Employees engaged in masonry activities including brick laying used hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, Spec Mix Portland Lime and Sand Masonry Mortar (containing sand, silica, quartz 40-70% and Portland cement 10-30% ) The employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication program; on or about 7/7/2023. 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 |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-02-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):The employer did not ensure that safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each shift for chemicals used: New Construction Site: 14-27 28th Avenue/ 14-30 Astoria Blvd. Astoria, NY 11102. a) Employees engaged in masonry activities including brick laying used hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, Spec Mix Portland Lime and Sand Masonry Mortar (containing sand, silica, quartz 40-70% and Portland cement 10-30% ). Safety data sheets for hazardous materials were not made readily available; on or about 7/7/2023. 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 |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-12-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-01-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-02-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals or materials in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area: New Construction Site: 14-27 28th Avenue/ 14-30 Astoria Blvd. Astoria, NY 11102. a) Employees engaged in masonry activities including brick laying used hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, Spec Mix Portland Lime and Sand Masonry Mortar (containing sand, silica, quartz 40-70% and Portland cement 10-30% ). A Hazard Communication training program was not in place; on or about 7/7/2023. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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