OSHA Inspection: GLEASONS CUSTOM FRAMING INC.

Issued

Sep 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):  Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.   a)  Worksite, 383 South Broadway, Hicksville NY -   Employees were not wearing protective helmets while working under overhead framing work; on or about 9/5/15..    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):   Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502.   a)  Worksite, 383 South Broadway, Hicksville NY - Employees were not provided with fall protection while installing plywood sheathing to the roof of a residential home.  Employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 25ft to the ground below; on or about 9/5/15.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  a)  Worksite, 383 South Hicksville NY - Employee was accessing the work area while climbing an extension ladder that was extended 6in above the landing; on or about 9/515.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.