OSHA Inspection: M. LAIETA CONTRACTING INC.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $500 Reduced

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) Worksite, 824 Old Country Rd., Westbury, NY - Employees were walking and working directly below ongoing overhead framing work on the second level of the commercial building and were not using head protection; on or about 10/10/2018.     Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(e): All splices and joints and free ends of conductors were not covered with insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device designed for the purpose:    a) Worksite, 824 Old Country Rd., Westbury, NY - Employees were using a MAKITA Circular Saw, Model No.5007MG, for framing work. The power cord was spliced and covered with black tape and not by insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device designed for the purpose; on or about 10/10/2018.    Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a) Worksite, 824 Old Country Rd., Westbury, NY - Employees were using a flexible power cord to supply power to the MAKITA Circular Saw, Model No. 5007MG/Serial No. 0748899Y. The flexible power cord was worn, exposing live wires to the employees; on or about 10/10/2018.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $500 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) Worksite, 824 Old Country Rd. Westbury, NY - Employees were doing framing work on the edge of the second level of a commercial building approximately 13ft. above the ground below without fall protection; on or about 10/10/2018.    b) Worksite, 824 Old Country Rd. Westbury, NY - An employee was doing framing work on the frame of the commercial building approximately 9ft. above the second level without fall protection; on or about 10/10/2018.    Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:    a) Worksite, 824 Old Country Rd., Westbury, NY - Employees were accessing the second level of the commercial building, approximately 13ft. above the ground below, using a portable WERNER extension ladder. The ladder side rails were placed approximately 1ft. 6in. beyond the landing surface; on or about 10/10/2018.     Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 28, 2019

Abate by

Mar 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:    a) Worksite, 824 Old Country Rd., Westbury, NY - An employee was doing framing work from the top step of a 7ft. LOUISVILLE self-supporting ladder on a commercial building; on or about 10/10/2018.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.