OSHA Inspection: JS CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Jun 29, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.96: The employer did not ensure employees wear proper footwear which meets the requirements and specifications in American National Standard for Men's Safety-Toe Footwear, Z41.1-1967.    A).       On or about 05/04/15, at 173-36 47th Ave. Flushing, NY        Employees working at the site were exposed to foot injuries. The employees wore the pair of causal shoes.       ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    A).       On or about 05/04/15, stair way opening of 173-36 47th Ave. Flushing, NY      Employees painting on the second floor were not protected from falling. The employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 8 ft. to the lower level.      ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.