OSHA Inspection: AVO CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Nov 16, 2017

Abate by

Nov 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,622 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1): The employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites. These requirements are in addition to any other requirements for equipment grounding conductors.    Location: 197 23rd St Brooklyn NY entire site  On or about: June 22 2017    a) Employer used electrical power from adjacent property to power work site and to energize grinders, table saw and temporary lights throughout the site. Employees used flexible cords to energize the grinders, table saws, and temporary lights without being provided a GFCI.

Issued

Nov 16, 2017

Abate by

Nov 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,878 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(b)(1): Foot traffic was not prohibited on stairways where the treads and/or landings of pan stairs were to be filled in with concrete or other material at a later date and stairs were not temporarily fitted with wood or other solid material at least to the top edge of each pan.    Location: 197 23rd St 2nd to 3rd floor  On or about: June 22 2017    a) Employees used stairs which were not temporarily filled or fitted with wood or other material to the top of each pan. Stairs were used to access 3rd floor.

Issued

Nov 16, 2017

Abate by

Nov 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: (Construction Reference: 1926.59  Location: 197 23rd St Brooklyn NY On or about: June 22 2017  a) Employees use chemicals such as, but not limited to, Bostik Smart Adhesives (Hardwood adhesive) A written hazard communication program was not in place.

Issued

Nov 16, 2017

Abate by

Nov 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  Location: 197 23rd St Brooklyn NY On or about: June 22 2017  a) Employees used materials such as but not limited to, Bostik Smart Adhesive (hardwood adhesive) Safety Data Sheets were not available. The chemical can cause difficulty breathing and skin irritation.

Issued

Nov 16, 2017

Abate by

Nov 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  Location: 197 23rd Street Brooklyn NY On or about: June 22 2017  a) Employees were not trained to identify hazards pertaining to hazardous materials. Employees used Bostik Smart Adhesive to install hardwood panels.