OSHA Inspection: BROOKLYN DEMOLITION CORP.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Oct 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,440 Reduced

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: 733 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY    On or about 8/6/13    a) Employer did not ensure that the tubular utilize by the employees was provided with an access ladder.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Oct 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,520 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: 733 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY    On or about 8/6/13    a) The employer did not provide a survey tha discusses the possibility of unplanned collapse of the old stairway/ramp and balcony.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Oct 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.    Site: 733 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY    On or about 8/6/13    a) The ladder used to access the balcony (2nd floor) did not extend 3 feet above the landing surface.