OSHA Inspection: WINSON CONSTRUCTION INC

Issued

Mar 9, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:    a) On or about February 26, 2015 - job site at 232-01 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11363    The employer permitted an employee to use a Dewalt Compound Miter Saw, plugged into a pendant made from a metal    outlet box, designed to be mounted on a wall or other structure.    WRITTEN ABATTEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

Mar 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  a) On or about February 26, 2015 - job site at 232-01 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11363  The employer permitted an employee to use a Dewalt Compound Miter Saw that had a spliced power supply cord.  WRITTEN ABATTEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

Mar 9, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    a) On or about February 26, 2015 - job site at 232-01 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11363    The employer permitted their employees to work on a pitched roof, 8 feet above the next lowest level, without fall     protection.    WRITTEN ABATTEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

Mar 9, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a) On or about February 26, 2015 - job site at 232-01 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11363  The employer permitted their employees to work on a pitched roof, 8 feet above the next lowest level, without fall   protection training.  WRITTEN ABATTEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.