OSHA Inspection: NEW EMPIRE BUILDER CORP.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage.     a) 6th floor Stair C:    On or about October 17, 2014    The laborers were exposed to unprotected temporary lighting which was not protected.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights shall bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation.        a) Roof Stairway entrance:    On or about October 17, 2014         A laborer used a scaffold which was not placed on baseplates per the standard.  One leg was resting on 2 bricks.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(9)(i): Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each employee performing overhand bricklaying and related work 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels, were not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or shall work in a controlled access zone.    a) Roof:    On or about October 17, 2014    The laborers were exposed to 5 story fall while cleaning off a 2 foot high parapet wall without fall protection.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(15): "Walking/working surfaces not otherwise addressed." Except as provided in 1926.500(a)(2) or in 1926.501 (b)(1) through (b)(14), each employee on a walking/working surface 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.          a) Roof:  On or about October 17, 2014  A laborer was exposed to a 10 foot fall while raising materials with a pulley while standing on a scaffold plank without fall protection.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): Examination. The employer did not ensure that electrical equipment were free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.:    a) Roof:    On or about October 17, 2014    A laborer used a mixer which was plugged in by extension cord which incorporated an electrical box.  The box was designed to be installed and was not to be used outside and exposed to the elements.

Issued

Jan 14, 2015

Abate by

Jan 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent and continuous.    a) Roof:    On or about October 17, 2014    A laborer used a mixer which was plugged in by extension cord.  The mixer cord was missing the ground pin and did not have a continuous path to ground.