OSHA Inspection: PEARL RIVER HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC.

Issued

2012-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): For all scaffolds not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, each employee shall be protected by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.    a) Job Site, Back Yard, West Area:  Two employees working on a pump jack scaffold installing siding were not protected from a fall hazard of approximately 22 feet; on or about 5/29/2012.

Issued

2012-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):  "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.    a) Job Site:  Two employees working at the edge of the roof removing a gutter were not protected from falling approximately 22feet below; on or about 5/29/12.

Issued

2012-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain 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. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.    a) Job Site, 9 Pittsford Way, Nanuet, NY, 10954:  The employer did not maintain a written certification record of training employees on recognizing fall hazards, on or about 5?29/12.

Issued

2012-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders shall be used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement.    a) Job Site, 9 Pittsford Way, Nanuet, NY 10954:  A "Werner" 32 ft. high double aluminum extension ladder used by two employees to gain access to the roof was not set up on stable or level ground; on or about 5/29/2012.