OSHA Inspection: PEDROL CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(c)(2): Frames and panels shall be braced by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces, or combination thereof, which secure vertical members together laterally. The cross braces shall be of such length as will automatically square and align vertical members so that the erected scaffold is always plumb, level, and square. All brace connections shall be secured.    Site: 120 East 34th Street New York, NY      On or about 5/6/13      a) Employees were exposed to fall hazards, the tubular frame scaffold was assembled without the cross braces.

Issued

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.850(a): Prior to permitting employees to start demolition operations, an engineering survey shall be made, by a competent person, of the structure to determine the condition of the framing, floors, and walls, and possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure. Any adjacent structure where employees may be exposed shall also be similarly checked. The employer shall have in writing evidence that such a survey has been performed.    Site: 120 East 34th Street New York, NY    On or about 5/6/13a) The employer did not provide a survey that discusses the possibility of unplanned collapse of the brick wall been demolished.

Issued

2013-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.859(g): During demolition, continuing inspections by a competent person shall be made as the work progresses to detect hazards resulting from weakened or deteriorated floors, or walls, or loosened material. No employee shall be permitted to work where such hazards exist until they are corrected by shoring, bracing, or other effective means.   Site: 120 East 34th Street New York, NY   On or about 5/6/13   a) Continues inspections of the work site were not performed by a competent person to detect the presence or existing hazards.