OSHA Inspection: SUFFOLK EXCAVATING AND DRAINAGE, INC.

Issued

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $3480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1203(a): Before it began work at a worksite, the employer did not ensure that a competent person identified all confined spaces in which one or more of the employees it directed worked, and/or did not identify each space that was a permit space, through consideration and evaluation of the elements of that space, including testing as necessary:    a) At the worksite,  92 Fort Salonga Rd.,  Northport, NY:  The employer did not determine  if the drywell was a permit-required confined space before lowering an employee into the space and allowing a second employee to enter to attempt rescue.; on or about 11/9/2021.     Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to provide abatement documentation for this standard in according with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $3480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1203(d): The employer did not implement a written permit space program as required by the standard after it decided that employees it directs will enter a permit space:   a) At the worksite, 92 Salonga Rd., Northport, NY: The employer did not develop and implement a written permit space program for employee entering a drywell  which was a permit required confined space. ; on or about 11/9/2021.   Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to provide abatement documentation for this standard in according with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(d): The employer did not provide the equipment specified in paragraphs (d)(1) through (d)(9) at no cost to each employee, did not maintain equipment properly, and did not ensure that each employee used the equipment properly.      a) At the worksite;  92 Fort Salonga Rd.,  Northport, NY, The employer did not provide equipment such as, but not limited to ventilating, testing, communication, ladder, lighting, rescue and any personal protection equipment needed  prior to employee entry into the drywell to remove mud and silt from the bottom and when a second employee  entered the space to perform rescue.; on or about 11/9/2021.    Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to provide abatement documentation for this standard in according with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(e)(1): A permit confined space was not tested to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed before authorized entry was begun:     a) At the worksite, 92 Fort Salonga Rd., Northport, NY: The employer did not test  and continuously monitor the drywell conditions for oxygen content,  LEL, and toxic atmospheres where  employees were authorized to enter the permit required confined space  to remove silt and mud from the bottom and to perform rescue operations. ; on or about 11/9/2021.    Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to provide abatement documentation for this standard in according with 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1204(f): An attendant was not provided outside a permit confined space for the duration of entry operations:    a) At the worksite,  92 Fort Salonga Rd.,  Northport, NY, The employer did not ensure that at least one attendant was standing outside the drywell during the time  employees were authorized to enter the permit required confined space. ; on or about 11/9/2021.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this standard in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(i): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services (including procedures for summoning emergency assistance in the event of a failed non-entry rescue), for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue:      a) At the worksite,  92 Fort Salonga Rd.,  Northport, NY:  The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employee and for preventing unauthorized employee from entering the space to perform rescue. One employee collapsed in the permit required confined space, a second employee entered the space to attempt rescue. ; on or about 11/9/2021.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this standard in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $3480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1203(e)(2)(viii):  The employer did not  ensure a safe method of entering and exiting the space.  A job-made hoisting system was used, however, was not approved for personnel hoisting by a registered professional engineer, in writing, prior to use:    a) 92 Fort Salonga Rd., Northport NY - Rear yard:  Employee entered a drywell to remove silt and mud from the bottom. Employee was lowered into the drywell riding on a chain attached to the bucket of an excavator (Link Belt 160LX serial K2J5-9519); on or about 11/9/2021. The hoist system was not designed by a professional engineer.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $3480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1207(a): The employer did not provide training to each employee whose work is regulated by this standard, at no cost to the employee, and did not ensure that the employee possessed the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of duties assigned under this standard:   a) At the worksite,  92 Fort Salonga Rd.,  Northport, NY:  Employees were allowed to enter a drywell which was a permit required confined space to perform work and to attempt a rescue.  Employees were not provided with training   as required by the standard.; on or about 11/9/2021.    Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to provide abatement documentation for this standard in according with 29 CFR 1903.19.