OSHA Inspection: ST. LOREN CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Issued

Jun 20, 2013

Abate by

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.    location: entire site  on or about: 5/3/13    a) Employees, engaged in residential roofing, were not protected from falling up to 30 feet. The employees were not provided with any fall protection training.     location: entire site  on or about: 5/3/13    b) Employees, engaged in residential roofing, were not protected from falling up to 30 feet. The employees were not provided with adequate fall protection training.

Issued

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $80 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 did not 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 was not 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:      location: between ground and lower roof  on or about: 5/3/13    a) Employees were using a 28 ft. Louisville ladder to access the lower roof. The ladder did not extend 3 ft. above the landing.    location: between ground and lower roof  on or about: 5/6/13    b) Employees were using a 28 ft. Louisville ladder to access the lower roof. The ladder did not extend 3 ft. above the landing.    location: between lower roof and upper roof  on or about: 5/3/13    c) Employees were using a portable metal extension ladder to access the upper roof. The ladder did not extend 3 ft. above the landing.      location: between lower roof and upper roof  on or about: 5/6/13    d) Employees were using a portable metal extension ladder to access the upper roof. The ladder did not extend 3 ft. above the landing.

Issued

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $80 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders were not used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement:      location: between lower roof and upper roof  on or about: 5/6/13    a) Employees were using a ladder to access the upper roof. The ladder was not stable, level or secured.

Issued

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $80 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and bottom of ladders was not kept clear.      location: between lower roof and upper roof  on or about: 5/6/13    a) Employees were using a ladder to access the upper roof. The area around the base of the ladder was covered with roofing debris.

Issued

Jun 20, 2013

Abate by

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $80 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards:      location: entire site  on or about: 5/3/12    a) Employees were using extension ladders while engaged in residential roofing. The employees were not provided with ladder safety training.      location: entire site  on or about: 5/3/12    b) Employees were using extension ladders while engaged in residential roofing. The employees were not provided with adequate ladder safety training.

Issued

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $15,400 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee 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 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.    location: roof  on or about: 5/3/13    a) Employees engaged in residential roofing, were not using any means of fall protection. The employees were exposed to a fall of up to 30 feet.        The employer, St. Loren Construction Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314978875, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/24/12 , with respect to a workplace located at 3825-3827 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY, 10456

Issued

Jun 20, 2013

Abate by

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $490 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:    location: entire site  on or about: 5/3/13    a) Employees, engaged in residential roofing work, were exposed to several hazards, including electrical hazards. The employees were not provided with safety training.      The employer, St. Loren Construction Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314978875, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/24/12 , with respect to a workplace located at 3825-3827 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY, 10456.

Issued

Jun 20, 2013

Abate by

Jul 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $490 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): General. The 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. These requirements are in addition to any other requirements for equipment grounding conductors:    location: entire site  on or about: 5/6/13    a) Employees were using electrical equipment, including saws and a compressor, while replaing a residential roof. The employees were not provided with GFCI protection or an assured equipment grounding conductor program.    The employer, St. Loren Construction Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314978875, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/24/12 , with respect to a workplace located at 3825-3827 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY, 10456.

Issued

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $180 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    location: entire site  on or about: 5/6/13    a) Employees were using electrical equipment including, but not limited to saws and a compressor, while engaged in residential roofing. An extension cord, with the grounding pin removed, was plugged into a two prong outlet.       The employer, St. Loren Construction Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314978875, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/24/12 , with respect to a workplace located at 3825-3827 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY, 10456.