OSHA Inspection: CARKNER CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $1,020 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:    a) On or about 05/20/13, on construction site, Building N, Maryner Apartments located at 186 Efner St.,Buffalo, NY: Employees used a DeWalt Compound Mitre Saw to cut vinyl siding, and also used a Mikita portable grinder. The saw and grinder were connected to 120- volt ac power via a series of two extension cords, the first of which was plugged into a wall receptacle just inside the apartment near the entrance. No GFCI or assured equipment grounding program was being used.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    a) On or about 05/20/13, on the east roof of Building N at the aryner Apartments located at 186 Efner St.,Buffalo, NY:  Two employees were on the roof removing and replacing the soffit and facia. They were exposed to a fall of approx. 16 ft. because no fall protection system was utilized. The roof pitch was estimated to be approx. 4 in 12.   NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $1,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladders' length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:    a) On or about 05/20/13, east roof of Building N at the Maryner Apartments located at 186 Efner St.,Buffalo, NY: Two employees were exposed to a fall of approx. 16 ft. when an extension ladder was used to access the roof. The siderails of the ladder only extended 30.5 inches above the roof.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(8): Ladders placed in a location where they could be displaced by workplace activities or traffic, such as in passageways, doorways, or driveways, were not secured to prevent accidental displacement, nor was a barricade used to keep the activities or traffic away from the ladder.    a) On or about 05/20/13, east roof of Building N at the Maryner Apartments located at 186 Efner St.,Buffalo, NY: Two employees used an extension ladder was used to access the roof, and one of those employees also used the ladder to do soffit and siding work. The ladder was on a paved surface in front of an entrance to the building and was not secured nor barricaded to prevent accidental displacement.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 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:    a) On or about 05/20/13, on construction site, Building N, Maryner Apartments located at 186 Efner St.,Buffalo, NY: Employees used a DeWalt Compound Mitre Saw to cut vinyl siding, and also used a Mikita portable grinder. The saw and grinder were connected to 120- volt ac power via a series of two extension cords, the first of which was plugged into a wall receptacle just inside the apartment near the entrance. The grounding prong on the plug of the first extension cord had fallen out and was actually taped to the cord.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED