OSHA Inspection: GMG BRITO CONTRACTORS, LLC.

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $4,268

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(a): Hand tool(s), power tool(s) or similar equipment were not maintained in a safe condition:  a- 370 & 372 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood NJ: Company worksite workers were exposed to struck by injuries when using a portable, electric, circular saw whose blade guard lever was broken off.  Condition observed on or about 04/18/18.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,049 · Current $3,049

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a- 370 & 372 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood NJ: On or about 04/18/18 an portable electric circular saw and a portable electric air compressor were powered with flexible extension cords whose outer coverings were visibly damaged and missing in some areas.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,658 · Current $3,658

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Unsecured ladder(s) were used on surfaces that were not stable and level:  a- 370 & 372 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood NJ: Company worksite workers were exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 6 feet to the ground surface below, when using unsecured, portable, aluminum extension ladders that were set on surfaces that were not stable.  Condition observed on or about 04/18/18.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,658 · Current $3,658

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired:  a- 370 & 372 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood NJ: Company worksite workers were exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 6 feet to the ground surface below, when using portable aluminum extension ladders that contained visibly bent rungs, missing feet, rungs replaced with pipes, etc. throughout the worksite. Condition observed on or about 04/18/18.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $21,341 · Current $21,341

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment to be conducted by a competent person designated by the employer was not provided by the employer who was responsible to initiate and maintain an accident prevention program:  a- 370 & 372 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood NJ: A competent person did not conduct frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite.  Employees on this site were exposed to hazards including, but not limited to fall and struck by hazards.  Condition noted on or about 04/18/18.  GMG Brito Contractors, LLC. and its subsidiary was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1014452, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/07/15, with respect to a workplace located at Sanz Town Road & Pressburg Lane, Lakewood NJ.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $21,341 · Current $21,341

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  a- 370 & 372 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood NJ: Company worksite workers, not using head protection, were exposed to struck by injuries when performing exterior sheathing installation and other related activities while working beneath and next to other company workers performing sheathing installation activities above and next to them.  Condition observed on or about 04/18/18.   GMG Brito Contractors, LLC. and its subsidiary was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.100(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1198162, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/17/17, with respect to a workplace located at 13 Plateau Road, Fort Lee NJ.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,195 · Current $12,195

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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- 370 & 372 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood NJ: Company worksite workers, not using eye and face protection, were exposed to struck by injuries when using pneumatic nailers, electric circular saws, etc. to perform sheathing installation and other related activities at the worksite.  Condition observed on or about 04/18/18.   GMG Brito Contractors, LLC. and its subsidiary was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1198162, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/17/17, with respect to a workplace located at 13 Plateau Road, Fort Lee NJ.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $42,682 · Current $42,682

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor was an alternative fall protection measure provided:  a- 370 & 372 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood NJ: Employees, not using fall protection, were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 24 feet to the ground surface below, when walking and working from the top of pitched roof trusses as well as walking/working from plywood that was installed onto the top of the pitched roof trusses.  Condition observed on or about 04/18/18.   GMG Brito Contractors, LLC. and its subsidiary was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1198162, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/17/17, with respect to a workplace located at 13 Plateau Road, Fort Lee NJ.  GMG Brito Contractors, LLC. and its subsidiary was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1014452, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/07/15, with respect to a workplace located at Sanz Town Road & Pressburg Lane, Lakewood NJ.  GMG Brito Contractors, LLC. and its subsidiary was previously cited for a Reapeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 953454, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/01/14, with respect to a workplace located at 2nd & Ocean Avenue, Manasquan NJ.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 13, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $15,244 · Current $15,244

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii)  a- 370 & 372 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood NJ: Company worksite workers were exposed to fall hazards up to and in excess of 24 feet to the ground surface below when performing roof sheathing installation and other related activities while working/walking from atop pitched roof trusses and while walking/working from newly installed roof sheathing set on top of pitched roof trusses.  During each of these activities these workers were not using any fall protection.  This condition was noted on or about 04/18/18.    GMG Brito Contractors, LLC. and its subsidiary was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1014452, citation number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/07/15, with respect to a workplace located at Sanz Town Road & Pressburg Lane, Lakewood NJ.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.