OSHA Inspection: PJS INVESTMENTS LLC

Issued

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1421.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes:   Location: 48 Coles St Jersey City, NJ 07302 -3rd Floor  a) Employees exposed to fall hazards; employees conducting demolition work in a residential structure approximately 8 feet  from the lower level were not protected from falling through holes on or about 4/17/19.

Issued

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1989.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.   Location: 48 Coles St Jersey City, NJ 07302 -3rd Floor  a) Employees exposed to fall hazards; employees conducting demolition work in a residential structure approximately 16 feet without a fall protection system in place on or about 4/17/19.

Issued

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1421.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.854(e): Floor openings within 10 feet of any wall being demolished shall be planked solid, except when employees are kept out of the area below.   Location: 48 Coles St Jersey City, NJ 07302 -2nd floor   a) Employees exposed to fall hazards; employees conducting demolition work in a residential structure on the 2nd floor restroom area with 1 large floor opening on or about 4/17/19.   b) Employees exposed to fall hazards; employees conducting demolition work in a residential structure on the 2nd floor  living quarters area with 1 large floor opening on or about 4/17/19.