OSHA Inspection: DARR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CORP.

Issued

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:    a)  Worksite, 2995 Middle Country Rd. Lake Grove NY - Employees were working in and around an excavation approximately 5ft below the ground.  The employees were not wearing protective helmets and were exposed to being struck by overhead materials and tools; on or about 7/23/14.     Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2):  Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary.      a)  Worksite, 2995 Middle Country Rd. Lake Grove NY - The spoil pile and other material were placed on the edge of the excavation; on or about 7/23/14.      Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.