OSHA Inspection: A. SANITA CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Oct 3, 2012

Abate by

Oct 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(2):  Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible cave-in, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions, exposed employees shall be removed from the hazardous area until the necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety.    Site: 110-120 East 76th Street New York, NY    On or about 6/20/12    a) When the employer found evidence of an unsafe condition due to the excavation been over 5 feet deep, the condition was not corrected.

Issued

Oct 3, 2012

Abate by

Oct 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1):  Each employee in an excavation shall be protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with this standard.    Site: 110-120 East 7th Street New York, NY    On or about 6/20/12    a) The excavation was beyond 5 feet deep and was not provided with shoring to protect employees from cave-ins.

Issued

Oct 3, 2012

Abate by

Oct 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):   When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.    Site: 110-120 East 76th Street New York, NY    On or about 6/20/12    a) The ladder use to access the bottom of the employees work area did not extend 3 feet above the landing surface.