OSHA Inspection: COHEN HOME IMPROVEMENT

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites:    Location: 33 Tibbits Ave White Plains NY    On or about 2/14/13,  a) Employees that were using electric tools powered by extension cords were not protected by either a groundfault circuit interrupter or an assured equipment grounding conductor program.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    Location: 33 Tibbits Ave White Plains NY    On or about 2/14/13,  a) An extension cord used to power a Bosch circular saw was missing part of its outer jacket near the male end.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury:    Location: 33 Tibbits Ave White Plains NY    On or about 2/14/13,  a) The employer did not adequately train employees in regulations applicable to their work environment including but not limited to ones dealing with fall protection, electrical eqipment and personal protective equipment.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):     Location: 33 Tibbits Ave White Plains NY    On or about 2/14/13,  a) Employees were not protected from falling through parts of the floor that were ripped up and left unguarded.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $792 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(i)(3): All covers were not secured when installed so as to prevent accidental displacement by the wind, equipment, or employees:    Location: 33 Tibbits Ave White Plains NY    On or about 2/14/13,  a) 2 pieces of plywood used to cover floor holes near the front entrance of the house were not secured in place.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(i)(4): All covers were not color coded or marked with the word "HOLE" or "COVER" to provide warning of the hazard:    Location: 33 Tibbits Ave White Plains NY    On or about 2/14/13,  a) 2 pieces of plywood used to cover floor holes near the front entrance of the house were not marked to provide warning of the hazard.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact:    Location: 33 Tibbits Ave White Plains NY    On or about 2/14/13,  a) Eye protection was not provided by the employer and used by employees using a circular saw to cut wood.