OSHA Inspection: BJB PROPERTIES, INC.

Issued

Mar 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,690 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): A standard railing with a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level was not provided.     a) North Stairwell- The employer failed to ensure employees were provided with a standard railing that was at least 42 inches high vertically to provide protection from the open light well adjacent to the staircase.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(5)(iv): The employer failed to ensure the mounting of handrails was such that the completed structure is capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the rail.    a) North Stairwell- The employer failed to ensure employees were provided with a standard railing that could withstand 200 pounds of pressure in any direction at any point on the rail.  The railing provided was not sound and was moved easily.  The top portion of the railing was held in with one loose screw and could be moved and rattled by hand.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,690 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(1)(i): All wood parts were not free from sharp edges and splinters; sound and free from shake, wane, compression failures, decay, or other irregularities.     a) North Stairwell- All wood parts of the ladder used on the twelfth floor of the North Stairwell were not free from shake, decay or other irregularities.  The ladder was found to have missing wood cross bracing, missing nails, and was not stable.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(i): Ladders were not maintained in good condition at all times, the joint between the steps and siderails shall be tight and all hardware and fittings securely attached.    a) North Stairwell- The ladder that was used to access the hatchway on the twelfth floor of the building was not maintained in good condition.  All hardware and fittings were not securely attached.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(iii): Frayed or badly worn rope was not replaced.    a) North Stairwell- The ladder that was used to access the hatchway on the twelfth floor of the building was used in a condition where frayed and broken rope was not replaced prior to employees accessing the ladder.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(iv): Safety feet and other auxiliary equipment was not kept in good condition to insure proper performance.    a) North Stairwell- The ladder that was used to access the hatchway on the twelfth floor of the building was not equipped with safety feet to insure proper performance.  Without the use of safety feet the ladder was able to slip on the painted surface of the stairs.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,690 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(x): Ladders were not inspected frequently and those which had developed defects were not withdrawn from service for repair or destruction and tagged or marked as "Dangerous, Do Not Use."    a) North Stairwell- The employer failed to ensure the ladder, which was used on the twelfth floor of the North Stairwell to gain access to the crawl space, was inspected frequently and removed from service if defects were found.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,690 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(d)(2)(i): Ladder(s) were not placed as to prevent slipping.    a) The employer failed to ensure the ladder, which was used on the twelfth floor of the North Stairwell to gain access to the crawl space, was placed in a manner to prevent slipping when being used by employees.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(d)(2)(xi): Ladders were used for other than their intended purposes.    a) North Stairwell- The 10 foot A-Frame wood ladder that was located on the twelfth floor of the North Stairwell was being used for other than its intended purpose.  This ladder was being used in its collapsed state as a straight ladder and not in the A-Frame position by employees.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 21, 2012

Abate by

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,690 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(d)(2)(iv): Ladders were placed in front of door openings where the door opened towards the ladder.  The door was not blocked, locked, or guarded;    a) North Stairwell- The employer failed to ensure that ladders were not placed in front of doors opening towards the ladder, such as on the twelfth floor of the North Stairwell.  And if the ladder was to be used in front of the door the employer did not ensure that the door was blocked, locked or guarded.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.