OSHA Inspection: CTI CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Dec 11, 2014

Abate by

Dec 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:    a) Worksite, 81 Jericho Tpke., Jericho NY - An employee was using a Makita grinder to cut tile.  The employee was not wearing eye protection when using the grinder; on or about 12/5/14.    b) Worksite, 81 Jericho Tpke., Jericho NY - An employee was using a grinder to smooth the exterior of a commercial building.  The employee was not wearing eye protection when using the grinder; on or about 12/5/14.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 11, 2014

Abate by

Dec 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:    a) Worksite, 81 Jericho Tpke., Jericho NY - An employee was using a Makita grinder with a 4in blade to cut tile.  The grinder was missing the guard; on or about 12/5/14.      Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 11, 2014

Abate by

Dec 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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, 81 Jericho Tpke., Jericho NY - Employees were working from the second tier of a fabricated frame scaffold approximately 13ft above the ground.  The second tier had three planks installed; on or about 12/5/14.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 11, 2014

Abate by

Dec 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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, 81 Jericho Tpke., Jericho NY - Employees were not protected from falling while working from the second tier of a fabricated frame scaffold approximately 13ft above the ground; on or about 12/5/14.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 11, 2014

Abate by

Dec 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:      a) Worksite, 81 Jericho Tpke., Jericho NY - An employee was installing exterior high hat lighting while working from the top step of a step ladder; on or about 12/5/14.       Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 11, 2014

Abate by

Dec 23, 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, 81 Jericho Tpke., Jericho NY - Employees were wearing disposable filtering dust masks while working on the interior and exterior of a commercial building; on or about 12/5/14.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.