OSHA Inspection: SILVER FOX ASSOCIATES INC.

Issued

2013-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from another scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface shall be used. Crossbraces shall not be used as a means of access.  Site: 477 Broome Street New York, NY  On or about 6/19/13  a) Employer did not ensure that the scaffold utilized by the employees was provided with an access ladder.

Issued

2013-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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 shall be 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.  Site: 477 Broome Street New York, NY  On or about 6/19/13  a) Employee was working on a rolling scaffold from approximately 12 feet high without fall protection.

Issued

2013-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.  Site: 477 Broome Street New York, NY  On or about 6/19/13  a) Employees were not provided with a ladder to access his work area. There was a break in elevation grater than 19 inches.

Issued

2013-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c): Stairrails and handrails. The following requirements apply to all stairways as indicated: Stairs having more than four risers or rising more tha 30 inches (76 cm) whichever is less, shall be equipped with a handrail or a stairrail.  Site: 477 Broome Street New York, NY  On or about 6/19/13  a) Stairway leading from the ground floor to the basement was not equipped with a handrail.