OSHA Inspection: RUBEN PAINTING CONTRACTOR, INC

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupers for personal protection;      Location; Basement of building number 8, South side of the condominium    a)    Employees used an air compressor paint sprayer that was energized by an extension cord that was not provided with a GFCI or assured equipment ground program; on or about 05/17/12

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous;      Location; Basement of building number 8, south side of the condominium    a)     Employees used a air compressor paint sprayer that was energized by an electrical cord that was missing a          ground pin; on or  about 05/17/12

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access;    Location; Second floor of building number 8, south side of the condominium       a)   The portable ladder's side rails used by the employees to access the roof, 20 ft. above gorund level did not extend 3 ft. above the upper landing surface and was not sedured; on or about 05/17/12

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed;      Location; Second floor of building number 8, south side of the condominium    a)     Two employees were using a 10 ft. A-frame ladder as a straight ladder to access the roof. On or about 06/17/12

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Abate by

Sep 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(b): The employer did not provide retraining as necessary so that each employee exposed to fall hazards maintained the understanding and knowledge acquired through initial training.;      Location; Second floor of building number 8, south side of the condominium     a) The portable ladder's side rails used by the employees to access the roof did not extend 3 ft. above the upper        landing surface 10-30ft above the ground. Ladder re-training was required; on or about 05/17/12

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems;      Location; Roof of building number 8, south side of the condominium    a)   One employee was leaning over the edge of the roof painting the tiles on a cornice; He was not provided with fall protection while exposed to a potential fall of approximately 20 ft - 30 ft. to the ground below; On or About 05/17/12

Issued

Aug 30, 2012

Abate by

Sep 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(c)(3): Inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of fall protection systems or equipment indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill;    Location; 298 Hillside Avenue, White Plains NY 10603     a)   Two employees were not protected from falling while working on the edge of a flat roof with a low parapet (24 inches high) they were exposed to a potential fall approximately of 20 -30 ft. to the ground below. Employee training was not adequate; On or About 05/17/12