BROOKLYN, NY ·
OSHA Inspection: ABLE 4 GENERAL CONTRACTING, CORP
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of ABLE 4 GENERAL CONTRACTING, CORP in 1925 E 14TH STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11229 (NAICS 236118). OSHA activity number 344710397.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ABLE 4 GENERAL CONTRACTING, CORP
- Site address
- 1925 E 14TH STREET
- City
- BROOKLYN
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 11229
- Mailing
- 1648 E 14TH STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11230
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 236118
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.20 B02
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 10, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $4,048 · Current $2,828 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person. Location: 1925 E 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY. On or about 3/25/2020, a) The employer did initiate and maintain a program for regular inspections of the job site, materials and the tools by a competent person.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2828
- · Z (S) $4048
1926.300 B01
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 10, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $2,892 · Current $1,672 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use. Location: 1925 E 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY. On or about 3/25/2020, a) Employees used Makita Model GA4530 and Hercules Model HE61p Angle grinders and the grinders were not equipped with a guard. Employees were cutting rebar.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1672
- · Z (S) $2892
1926.405 G02 IV
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 10, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $2,892 · Current $1,672 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. Location: 1925 E 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY. On or about 3/25/2020, a) An extension cord used onsite was not installed with any strain relief device or fitting. b) The power cord of a circular saw was not installed with any strain relief device or fitting.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1672
- · Z (S) $2892
1926.416 E01
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 10, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $2,892 · Current $1,672 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used. Location: 1925 E 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY. On or about 3/25/2020, a) The outer jacket of an extension cord was damaged, exposing the live conductors within. b) The outer jacket of a circular saw power cord was damaged and covered with tape.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1672
- · Z (S) $2892
1926.651 C02
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 10, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $4,048 · Current $2,828 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees. Location: 1925 E 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY. On or about 3/25/2020, a) The employer did not provide a ladder or any other means of egress for employees working inside an excavation.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2828
- · Z (S) $4048
1926.651 I01
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 10, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $4,048 · Current $2,828 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.651(i)(1): Where the stability of adjoining buildings, walls, or other structures was endangered by excavation operations, support systems such as shoring, bracing or underpinning was not provided to ensure the stability of such structures for the protection of employees. Location: 1925 E 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY; Backyard area. On or about 3/25/2020, a) An adjoining structure collapsed on employees while working in an excavation. The foundation of the adjoining building was undermined by the excavation. No shoring, bracing or underpinning provided to support the structure.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2828
- · Z (S) $4048
More inspections in this industry (NAICS 236118)
More inspections in NY
Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 344710397.
Look up any company's OSHA accident reports by company, or browse severe injury reports by year, state, and company.