OSHA Inspection: ALL-SAFE, LLC

Issued

Dec 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $3,465

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.       Location: 310 E. 2nd St, New York, NY.     a) An employee utilized the cross braces of a tubular welded scaffold as means of access; on or about 9/5/13.

Issued

Dec 3, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(c)(3): The employer failed to retrain employees that showed indications through work performance of not retaining the requisite proficiency.      Location: 310 E. 2nd St, New York, NY.     a) An employee utilized a scaffold that was not fully planked and did not have means of access.  Scaffold safety retraining is required; on or about 9/5/13.

Issued

Dec 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $4,042 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.     Location: 310 E. 2nd St., New York, NY.     a) Employer failed to ensure that an employee was tie-off and/or protected from falling while working and/or walking near an unprotected side or edge at the site.  The employee was exposed to potential fall hazards of up to approximately 60 ft.; on or about 9/5/13.

Issued

Dec 3, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(c)(3): Inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of fall protection systems or equipment indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill.  Note: The following appendices to subpart M of this part serve as non-mandatory guidelines to assist employers in complying with the appropriate requirements of subpart M of this part.    Location: 310 E. 2nd St., New York, NY.     a) Employer failed to ensure that an employee was tie-off and/or protected from falling while working and/or walking near an unprotected side or edge at the site.  The employee was exposed to potential fall hazards of up to approximately 60 ft.  Fall protection re-training is required; on or about 9/5/13.

Issued

Dec 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $3,465 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step.     Location: 310 E. 2nd St., New York, NY.     a) An employee was exposed to potential fall while utilizing the top step of an A frame ladder; on or about 9/5/13.

Issued

Dec 3, 2013

Abate by

Dec 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(b): Retraining shall be provided for each employee as necessary so that the employee maintains the understanding and knowledge acquired through compliance with this section.  [55 FR 47691, Nov. 14, 1990]      Location: 310 E. 2nd St., New York, NY.     a) An employee was exposed to potential fall while utilizing the top step of an A frame ladder.  Ladder safety retraining is required; on or about 9/5/13.