OSHA Inspection: EXTERIORS BY BRADY, INC.

Issued

2016-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   a) Worksite - William Floyd Parkway, Yaphank NY - An employee working on a residential roof was not protected from falling approximately 34ft to the ground below; on or about, 1/20/16.    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

2016-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(1): Personal fall arrest system connectors were not drop forged, pressed or formed steel, or made of equivalent materials:    a) Worksite - William Floyd Parkway, Yaphank NY - An employee working on a residential roof was using a PFAS that was attached to a rope tied to the front of his harness; on or about, 1/20/16.    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

2016-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body harness was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head:    a) Worksite - William Floyd Parkway, Yaphank NY - An employee working on a residential roof was using a PFAS that was attached to a rope tied to the front of his harness; on or about, 1/20/16.    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

2016-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person    a) Worksite - William Floyd Parkway, Yaphank NY - Employees working on a residential roof were using a PFAS that was attached to an anchor point which was fastened to a fascia board; on or about, 1/20/16.        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

2016-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(iii): The employer did not assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person in the use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used.   a) Worksite - William Floyd Parkway, Yaphank NY - Employees were not trained in the appropriate use of personal fall arrests systems while working on the roof of a residential unit; on or about 1/20/16.    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

2016-07-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:   a)  Worksite, William Floyd Parkway Yaphank,  NY - Employees were accessing the roof of a three story residential unit by using an extension ladder that was extended approximately 1.5ft above the landing; on or about 1/20/16.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.