OSHA Inspection: A & GV STUCCO CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Issued

Jul 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): When power operated tools are designed to accommodate guards, they shall be equipped with such guards when in use.    Site: 1466 Broadway New York, NY    On or about 6/12/13    a) The Bosch grinder provided by the employer was missing the blade guard.

Issued

Jul 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    Site: 1466 Broadway New York, NY    On or about 6/12/13    a) Employee working on the egde of the 16th floor was exposed to fall hazards from approximately 10 feet high.

Issued

Jul 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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: 1466 Broadway New York, NY    On or about 6/12/13    a) The employer did not provide a survey that discusses the possibility of unplanned collapse of the wall been demolished.