OSHA Inspection: SUFFOLK PLATE GLASS CO., INC.

Issued

2015-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $750.00 Reduced

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: Employees working directly under ongoing framing activities were not using head protection; on or about 2/11/2015.     Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    a) Worksite: Employees were using electrical equipment including, but not limited to, a Powermate portable generator, serial #801853906530 and a Bosch drill, serial #403004336, while anchoring the frame of the Kia dealership storefront. The electric cord plugged into the generator was frayed; on or about 2/11/2015.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift: Note:  As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system.  The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated:    a) Worksite, Kia Dealership: An employee was anchoring the frame of the storefront from a JLG 450AJ Series II aerial lift, approximately 6.5 ft. above the ground, and was not wearing a body belt and/or a lanyard attached to the basket; on or about 2/11/2015.     Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.