OSHA Inspection: J. SALVATORE & SONS INC

Issued

Sep 12, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress were not located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees.    a) 52 North Broadway, White Plains, NY exterior of catacomb of church of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion. There was only one ladder in an excavation that was 79 ft. long which required employees to travel more than 25 feet to egress.

Issued

Sep 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,056 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Employees were not protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations. Protection was not provided by placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61 m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary.    a) 52 North Broadway, White Plains, NY excavation adjacent to catacombs of church. Spoil pile was not kept at least 2 feet from the excavation. Observed on or about 05 June 2013.

Issued

Sep 12, 2013

Abate by

Oct 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,848 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift:      a) 52 North Broadway, White Plains, NY catacombs adjacent to church of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion. Excavation was being carried out without a competent person to inspect protective systems and adjacent areas. Oberved on or about 05 June 2013.

Issued

Sep 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(l): Walkways were not provided where employees or equipment are required or permitted to cross over excavations. Guardrails which comply with 1926.502(b) were not provided where walkways are 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels.[59 FR 40730, Aug 9, 1994]      a) 52 North Broadway, White Plains, NY. Exterior excavation adjacent to catacombs of the church of the Sisters of the Divine Compassion. Employees were using planks to cross over a 15 foot deep excavation with no guardrails. Observed on or about 05 June 2013.

Issued

Sep 12, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,584 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.        a) 52 North Broadway, White Plains, NY. Employee was working inside of an excavation with a spoil pile less than 2 feet from the opening without a hardhat. Observed on or about 05 June 2013.       J. Salvatore & Sons, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.100(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311284988, citation number 1, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/20/2009, with respect to a workplace located at 58 Farragut Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10706.