OSHA Inspection: HOME TOWN RESTORATION, INC.

Issued

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall 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:    On or about 5/21/2013, E. 233rd Street    a) The employees were not provided safety and health training as required by the standard.

Issued

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form and scrap lumber with protruding nails, and all other debris, shall be kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures:    On or about 5/21/2013, E, 233rd Street    a) There was debris obstructing the back door and walkway causing a tripping hazard to employees.

Issued

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets:    On or about 5/21/2013, E. 233rd Street    a) Employees were not wearing hard hats and working below employees working on a pump jack scaffold.

Issued

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1620.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(6): The clearance between scaffolds and power lines shall be as follows: Scaffolds shall not be erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they or any conductive material handled on them might come closer to exposed and energized power lines than as follows:                        *Insulated Lines  _____________________________________________________________________                                                      Voltage          Minimum distance           Alternatives  ____________________ ________________________ _______________________                                                 Less than 300 volts.  3 feet (0.9 m)            300 volts to 50 kv.  10 feet (3.1 m)           More than 50 kv.....  10 feet (3.1 m) plus     2 times the length                        0.4 inches (1.0 cm)      of the line                        for each 1 kv over       insulator, but never                        50 kv.                   less than 10                                                 feet (3.1 m).  ____________________ ________________________ _______________________                            *Uninsulated lines  _____________________________________________________________________                                                     Voltage           Minimum distance         Alternatives  ____________________ ________________________ _______________________                                                 Less than 50 kv.....  10 feet (3.1 m).          More than 50 kv.....  10 feet (3.1 m) plus     2 times the length of                        0.4 inches (1.0 cm)      the line insulator,                        for each 1 kv over       but never less than                        50 kv.                   10 feet (3.1 m).  ____________________ ________________________ _______________________    Exception to paragraph (f)(6): Scaffolds and materials may be closer to power lines than specified above where such clearance is necessary for performance of work, and only after the utility company, or electrical system operator, has been notified of the need to work closer and the utility company, or electrical system operator, has de-energized the lines, relocated the lines, or installed protective coverings to prevent accidental contact with the lines.      On or about 5/21/2013, E. 233rd Street    a) The employees worked from a pump jack scaffold and were within 1' of the main service panel exposing them to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level. Paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (vii) of this section establish the types of fall protection to be provided to the employees on each type of scaffold. Paragraph (g)(2) of this section addresses fall protection for scaffold erectors and dismantlers:    Note to paragraph (g)(1): The fall protection requirements for employees installing suspension scaffold support systems on floors, roofs, and other elevated surfaces are set forth in subpart M of this part.    On or about 5/21/2013, E. 233rd Street    a) Employees worked on the pump jack scaffold and were not provided with fall protection. They were exposed to a 17' high fall hazard.

Issued

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(j)(2): Poles shall be secured to the structure by rigid triangular bracing or equivalent at the bottom, top, and other points as necessary. When the pump jack has to pass bracing already installed, an additional brace shall be installed approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) above the brace to be passed, and shall be left in place until the pump jack has been moved and the original brace reinstalled:      On or about 5/21/2013, E. 233rd Street    a) The pump jack was missing triangular brackets or equivalent at the bottom.

Issued

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): One stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge was not provided:    Note: When the top edge of a stairrail system also serves as a handrail, paragraph (c)(7) of this section applies.    On or about 5/21/2013, E. 233rd Street    a) The stairs measuring 34" wide, 10" long and a 9" riser height did not have a stairrail system on the open side.