OSHA Inspection: GREEN ISLE CONTRACTING INC.

Issued

Aug 28, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii)    a)  Worksite, 8 West Mill Dr. Great Neck NY - Employee was working from the second tier of a fabricated frame scaffold approximately 12ft above the ground.  The second tier had three planks installed; on or about 6/3/14.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 28, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1):   When scaffold platforms were 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 other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.  Crossbraces were used as a means of access.    a)  Worksite, 8 West Mill Dr. Great Neck NY  - Employees were repairing and replacing brick on the exterior of a residential apartment complex while working from the platform of a fabricated frame scaffold.  An employee was climbing the crossbraces to gain access to the second tier of the scaffold; on or about 6/3/14.        Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 28, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.    a)  Worksite, 8 West Mill Dr. Great Neck NY - Employee was not protected from falling while working from the second tier of a fabricated frame scaffold approximately 12ft above the ground; on or about 6/3/14.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 28, 2014

Abate by

Oct 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $88 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met (Construction Reference: 1926.59):    a) Worksite, 8 West Mill Dr. Great Neck NY - Employees use materials such as, but not limited to, Portland Cement. A written hazard communication program was not in place; on, or about, 6/3/14.      Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:      The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following  program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed  to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:            a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:                 Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous             chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,             and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party;            b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the             workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's             written Hazard Communication Program;            c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by             employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available             all employee(s) on all shifts.            d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program             must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication             Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:   Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence             or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.                         The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.                 The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,             specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency             procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.             The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program             including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material             Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the             appropriate hazard information;            e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non             routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program;             and            f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be             made available upon request.            For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication        Program must also specifically address how:            a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job             site will be provided to other employers in the event the other             employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.            b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of             any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect             employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable             emergencies.            c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)             of the labeling system used in the workplace.    Green Isle Contracting Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 673818, citation number 1 item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on 1/8/13, with respect to a workplace located at 77 Locust Hill Ave Yonkers NY.

Issued

Aug 28, 2014

Abate by

Oct 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $88 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:    a) Worksite, 8 West Mill Drive, Great Neck NY - Employees use materials such as, but not limited to, Portland Cement.  Material safety data sheets were not available; on, or about, 6/3/14.        Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.       Green Isle Contracting Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 673818, citation number 1 item number 3b and was affirmed as a final order on 1/8/13, with respect to a workplace located at 77 Locust Hill Ave Yonkers NY.

Issued

Aug 28, 2014

Abate by

Oct 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $88 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) Worksite - Employees use materials such as, but not limited to, Portland Cement. A training program was not in place; on, or about, 6/3/14.       Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.      Green Isle Contracting Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 673818, citation number 1 item number 3c and was affirmed as a final order on 1/8/13, with respect to a workplace located at 77 Locust Hill Ave Yonkers NY.

Issued

Aug 28, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible: (Construction Reference 1926.103)    a)  Worksite, 8 West Mill Dr. Great Neck NY- Employee was wearing a filtered dust mask while cutting brick on the exterior of a residential apartment building; on or about 6/3/14.       Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.