OSHA Inspection: ZHINGRI BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

2013-07-26 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 7/18/2013, 294-296 Willis Ave.    a) The employees were not provided safety and health training as required by the standard.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.    Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.    On or about 7/18/13, 294-296 Willis Ave.    a) There were two employees installing wood joists and not protected from falling approximately 24' to the ground below.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.701(b): Reinforcing steel. All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and into which employees could fall, shall be guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement:    On or about 7/18/2013, 294-296 Willis Ave., 2nd/3rd Floors    a) Employess were exposed to rebar that was not capped.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(4): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structural members, shall be provided between the top rail of the stairrail system and the stairway steps:    On or about 7/18/2013, 296 Willis Ave, 2nd Floor    a) The stiarrail system was missing the midrail and verticle supports.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(8): Stairrail systems and handrails shall be so surfaced as to prevent injury to employees from punctures or lacerations, and to prevent snagging of clothing:    On or about 7/18/2013, 296 Willis Ave.    a) The wood used as a handrail was not smooth exposing the employees to splinters and/or lacerations.

Issued

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(12): Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings shall be provided with guardrail systems:     On or about 7/18/2013, 2nd Floor    a) The stair landing had an opening which measured 30" x 50". The employees were exposed to a 9' fall hazard.