OSHA Inspection: P A CONTRACTING UNLIMITED INC.

Issued

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): For all scaffolds not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, each employee shall be protected by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.     a) 201 S.Healey Ave, Hartsdale, NY, 10530:  Employee working from a job made independent wood pole (double) scaffold, framing the roof, was not protected from a fall hazard approximately 30' feet high, on or about 4/17/13.

Issued

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(a)(2): Crossbracing shall be installed between the inner and outer sets of poles on double pole scaffolds.       a) Job site, 201 S.Healey Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530:  Twenty sections of a double wood pole (Independent pole) scaffold were not provided with crossbracing; on or about 4/17/13.

Issued

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.     a) Job Site, 201 S.Healey Ave, Hartsdale, NY,10530: Three employees installing a new roof on a residential home, were not protected from falling approximately 25 feet, on or about 4/17/13.

Issued

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $400.00 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.     a) Job Site, 201 S.Healey Ave, Hartsdale, Ny 10530:  Four unidentified 24' metal extension ladders that were used by the employees to gain access to the roof, were not secured to prevent displacement. on or about 4/17/13.

Issued

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders shall be used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement.   a)Job Site, 201 S. Healey Ave, hartsdale, NY 10530:  Four metal 24' high extension ladders used by the employees were not set and used on a stable or level ground, on or about 4/17/13.

Issued

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and bottom of ladders shall be kept clear.   a) Job Site, 201 S.Healey Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530:  Debris of wood, planks and rocks were scattered under the four 24' high metal ladders, on or about 4/17/13.

Issued

2013-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladders shall be inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use.   a) Job Site, 201 SHealey Ave,hartsdale, NY,10530: A ladder used by employees had visible defects. A periodic inspection of the ladder(s) was not conducted by a competent person ,on or about 4/17/13.