OSHA Inspection: GIANT BUILDERS INC.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Oct 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact:  a) 67 West Street, Spring Valley, NY:   An employee was walking and working around the jobsite was not required to wear appropriate foot protection (e.g., safety shoes or equivalent) where metal nails were present on the ground throughout from the use of nail guns; on or about 8/23/17.

Issued

Sep 29, 2017

Abate by

Oct 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a) 67 West Street, Spring Valley, NY:  An employee using a nail gun to attach wood sheeting and the employee did not use appropriate eye protection (e.g., safety glasses or equivalent); on or about 8/23/17.  b) 67 West Street, Spring Valley, NY:  An employee using a circular saw to cut wood sheeting did not use appropriate eye protection (e.g., safety glasses or equivalent); on or about 8/23/17.