OSHA Inspection: CASTRO CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Apr 25, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):   Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:      a)  Worksite, 315 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach NY- Employees were not wearing protective helmets and were exposed to being struck by asphalt shingles and tools while walking and working below overhead roofing work; on or about 04/10/13.       Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 25, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):   Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502.      a)  Worksite, 315 Lido Blvd. Lido Beach NY - Employees were removing asphalt shingles on the roof of a residential home.  The employees were not protected from falling approximately 20ft to the ground below; on or about 04/10/13.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 25, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22):   Employees  using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:      a)  Worksite, 315 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach NY - Employee was carrying a 4x8ft piece of plywood up an extension ladder approximately 20ft above the ground below; on or about 4/10/13.      Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.