OSHA Inspection: ROCHA CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT INC.

Issued

2015-11-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.    a.   721-725 Sip Street Union City, NJ    Employees were exposed to an approximate 10 foot fall hazard while walking/working in close proximity to an unguarded floor hole.    Violation observed on or about 09/21/2015

Issued

2015-11-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(i)(3): All covers shall be secured when installed so as to prevent accidental displacement by the wind, equipment, or employees.    a.   721-725 Sip Street Union City, NJ    Employees engaged in construction activities on the roof surface adjacent to a floor hole with an unsecure cover were exposed to fall hazards of 10 feet or more.     Violation observed on or about 09/21/2015

Issued

2015-11-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(i)(4): All covers shall be color coded or they shall be marked with the word "HOLE" or "COVER" to provide warning of the hazard.    a.   721-725 Sip Street Union City, NJ    Employees engaged in construction activities on the roof surface, adjacent to a floor hole with an unsecured cover that was not marked "HOLE" or "COVER".     Violation observed on or about 09/21/2015

Issued

2015-11-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $3920.00 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.   721-725 Sip Street Union City, NJ    Employee performing construction activities on a roof surface in close proximity to an unprotected edge without any means of fall protection, thereby was exposed to an approximate 30ft fall hazard.    Violation occurred on or about 09/18/2015    Rocha Construction & Development Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 956664, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/21/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 711 Sip Street Union City, NJ.