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OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of AMERICAN PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. in 3965 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714 (NAICS 424720). OSHA activity number 339233009.

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Site address
3965 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE
City
BETHPAGE
State
NY
ZIP
11714
Mailing
63 ORANGE AVENUE, WALDEN, NY 12586
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
424720
Employees
2
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.28 A

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Sep 30, 2013
Abate by
Oct 4, 2013
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.28(a): Appropriate personal protective equipment was not worn by employee(s) in all operations where there was exposure to hazardous conditions:    (a) 3965 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY (Worksite), Elevated work area, Canopy - The employee cutting the angle iron connectors and stringers from the steel canopy was using an oxygen/acetylene torch, without hand protection, on or about July 26, 2013.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $0
  • — C (S) $3500
  • — Z (S) $3500

1926.350 A07

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Sep 30, 2013
Abate by
Oct 4, 2013
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(7): A suitable cylinder truck, chain, or other steadying device was not used to keep compressed gas cylinder(s) from being knocked over while in use:    (a) Worksite, south side of building, elevated work area, canopy - The oxygen and acetylene cylinders located in the basket of the JLG Articulating Boom Aerial Lift, Model E300AJP / Serial # 0300166571, at the time of use, were not secured to prevent them from being knocked over, on or about July 26, 2013.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $0
  • — C (S) $2800
  • — Z (S) $2800

1926.352 D

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Sep 30, 2013
Abate by
Oct 4, 2013
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.352(d): Suitable fire extinguishing equipment was not immediately available in the work area(s) where welding, cutting, or heating was being performed:    (a) Worksite, south side of building, elevated work area, canopy - Fire extinguishing equipment was not readily available for use in the work area where the employee was cutting the angle iron connectors and stringers from the steel canopy with an oxy/acetylene cutting torch, on or about July 26, 2013.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accrodance with 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $0
  • — C (S) $3500
  • — Z (S) $3500

1926.353 E02

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Sep 30, 2013
Abate by
Oct 4, 2013
Penalty
Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.353(e)(2): Employees performing welding, cutting, or heating were not protected by suitable eye protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of Subpart E of this part:    (a) Worksite, Elevated work area, Canopy - The employee cutting the angle iron connectors and stringers from the steel canopy was using an oxygen/acetylene cutting torch without eye protection, on or about July 26, 2013.      Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $2940
  • — C (S) $4900
  • — Z (S) $4900

1926.453 B02 V

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Sep 30, 2013
Abate by
Oct 4, 2013
Penalty
Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:Note:  As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system.  The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated under 1926.502(e):    (a) Worksite, south side of building, elevated work area, canopy - The employee performing demolition operations from a JLG articulating boom aerial lift, Model E300AJP / Serial # 0300166571, in an elevated work area measured to be 16' above the ground, was working without fall protection, on or about July 26, 2013.      Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $2940
  • — C (S) $4900
  • — Z (S) $4900

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