OSHA Inspection: SAYVILLE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER, INC.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Abate by

Oct 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(i): Each employee on a boatswains' chair, catenary scaffold, float scaffold, needle beam scaffold, or ladder jack scaffold was not protected by a personal fall arrest system:    a) Worksite North side of building - An employee was observed working from a ladder jack scaffold without fall protection.  The employee was exposed to falls that were approximately 22 feet above the ground and 12 feet above the main roof of the building; on or about 06/29/12.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv): Employee(s) working in an aerial lift were not standing firmly on the floor of the basket:    a) Worksite, North side of building - Employee was standing on the toe board of an aerial lift basket while installing a metal roof, approximately 22 feet above the ground; on or about 06/29/12.    Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Abate by

Oct 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:    a) Worksite, North side of building - Employee was not wearing a body belt with a lanyard attached to the boom or basket of the aerial lift while installing a metal roof, approximately 22 feet above the ground; on or about 06/29/12.      Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Abate by

Oct 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    a) Worksite North side of building - An employee was working on a steep pitch metal roof, approximately 5-12, without fall protection. The employee was on the peak of the roof, approximately 26 feet above the ground; on or about 06/29/12.      Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.