OSHA Inspection: BRONX IRON & STEEL FABRICATORS, INC

Issued

2021-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4505.00 · Current $4505.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.756(c)(1): Double connections at columns and/or at beam webs over a column. When two structural members on opposite sides of a column web, or a beam web over a column, are connected sharing common connection holes, at least one bolt with its wrench-tight nut did not remain connected to the first member unless a shop-attached or field-attached seat or equivalent connection device is supplied with the member to secure the first member and prevent the column from being displaced (See Appendix H to this subpart for examples of equivalent connection devices):   A).       On or about 09/20/2020, at the site of 90-20 191st Street. Jamaica, NY    An employee was sitting on an unsecured beam  with all bolts and nuts were removed. The  employee fell down with the unsecured beam approximately 9 1/2 feet to the second floor.     ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.