NEW YORK, NY —
OSHA Inspection: RAPETTI RIGGING SERVICES INC.
Accident-driven inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an accident-driven safety inspection of RAPETTI RIGGING SERVICES INC. in 303 EAST 51ST STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10022 (NAICS 238290). OSHA activity number 311831879.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- RAPETTI RIGGING SERVICES INC.
- Site address
- 303 EAST 51ST STREET
- City
- NEW YORK
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 10022
- Mailing
- 1000 PARK BOULEVARD, STE.205, MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY 11762
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Accident-driven (A)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Y
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238290
- SIC code (legacy)
- 1796
- Employees
- 9
- Ownership type
- A
- Industry flags
- Construction safety.
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.501 B01
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1926.501 B04 I
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1926.501 B15
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1926.1052 C01
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1926.1052 C12
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $2000.00
- — Z (S) $2000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $46,666 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by/crushed by falling crane components & a collapsing crane tower/mast. At the construction site, 303 East 51st Street, New York, NY 10022 On or about 03/15/08 The collar for a Favco Tower Crane, model M440E was suspended from the mast using (4) polyester slings. The slings were choked around 12" vertical I-beam members of the tower mast, placing them in contact with the I-beam edges/corners. No padding was used to prevent damage to the slings from the sharp/abrasive surfaces. The slings failed, allowing the collar to fall and causing the tower crane to collapse. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to comply with the American National Standards for Construction and Demolition Operations stipulated by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) ASME B30.9-2006, "Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings". 1) Follow section 9-5.10.4 "Rigging Practices" which states that slings in contact with edges, corners, protrusions, or abrasive surfaces shall be protected with a material of sufficient strength, thickness, and construction to prevent damage. 2) Comply with the sling manufacturer's "List Of Operating Practices", included with each sling; follow section (F) which states that web slings shall always be protected from being cut or damaged by corners, edges, protrusions or abrasive surfaces. 3) Instruct employees on the dangers of rigging and loading a sling in contact with edges or other abrasive surfaces without protection to prevent damage. 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 1903.19.0
Recent events (2)
- — F (R) $46666.00
- — Z (R) $70000.00
1926.251 A06
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $46,667 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (R) $46667.00
- — Z (R) $70000.00
1926.251 E08 III
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (R)
- — Z (R)
1926.550 A01
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2008
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $46,667 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (R) $46667.00
- — Z (R) $70000.00
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 311831879.
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