OSHA Inspection: PUCCIO ELECTRIC CONTRACTING INC.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees:    a)  Worksite, 45 Summerfield Lane, Bridgehampton, NY: At approximately 0800 employees working in an excavation approximately 7 feet in depth were not provided with a ladder or other safe means of egress; on or about 4/7/15.    b) Worksite, 45 Summerfield Lane, Bridgehampton, NY: At approximately 1230 employees working in an excavation approximately 10 feet in depth were not provided with a ladder or other safe means of egress; on or about 4/7/15.    Note: In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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, 45 Summerfield Lane, Bridgehampton, NY: Employees were working in an excavation approximately 10 feet in depth with the spoil pile placed at the edge of the excavation; on or about 4/7/15.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift:    a) Worksite, 45 Summerfield Lane, Bridgehampton, NY: Employees were working in an excavation approximately 7 feet in depth that was not inspected by a competent person prior to work; on or about 4/7/15.    b) Worksite, 45 Summerfield Lane, Bridgehampton, NY: After the first cave in employees resumed digging. Employees were working in an excavation approximately 10 feet in depth that was not inspected by a competent person prior to restarting work; on or about 4/7/15.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652(c) of this section:     a) Worksite, 45 Summerfield La., Bridgehampton, NY-  At approximately 8:00am employees were working in an excavation approximately 7 feet in depth. There was no adequate protective system to protect employees in the trench; on or about April 7, 2015.    b) Worksite, 45 Summerfield La., Bridgehampton, NY- At approximately 1230pm employees were working in an excavation approximately 10 feet in depth. There was no adequate protective system to protect employees in the trench; on or about April 7, 2015.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.    a) Worksite, 45 Summerfield Lane, Bridgehampton, NY: Employees were working in an excavation approximately 7-10 feet in depth with, no ladder or other safe means of egress, spoil piles at the edge of the excavation, no protective system, no inspection by a competent person prior to work and no head protection for employees working in the excavation. The employees had not been instructed on the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions; on or about 4/7/15.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,000 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, 45 Summerfield Lane, Bridgehampton, NY: Employees working in an excavation approximately 10 feet in depth were not provided with head protection while working directly below spoil piles, tools and excavation equipment; on or about 4/7/15.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.