OSHA Inspection: ALJ HOME IMPROVEMENT INC

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,502 · Current $14,502

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder.  On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley  NY 10956  a)West Side (Building Exterior) Employees accessed a roof approximately 30 foot from the ground below from a fully extended portable ladder whose side rails extended only about 6 inches above the roof, an upper landing surface. The subject ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support surface that will not deflect.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,502 · Current $14,502

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders were not  used only on stable and level surfaces and were not secured to prevent accidental displacement.  On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley  NY 10956  a) West Side (Building Exterior) Employees were utilizing a 32-foot portable aluminum extension ladder that was placed on unstable ground due to rocks and trash. Extension ladders used on surfaces that were not stable and level were not secured to prevent accidental displacement.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,116 · Current $9,116

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired.   On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave. New City, NY 10956  a-West Side (Building Exterior) Employees were engaged in roofing activities on a three story 9-unit building and were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30ft to the ground below while accessing a 32 foot portable aluminum extension ladder that  was visibly  bent and deformed, and had a broken rung.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $145,027 · Current $145,027

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): Employees did not use eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:   On or about: February 11, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956  ALJ Home Improvement, Inc. does not ensure that eye protection is utilized for each employee engaged in roofing activities using pneumatic nail guns and thereby exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards. Condition observed on or about 02/11/2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956:  a-West Side of Roof: Employee #2 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof using pneumatic nail guns were exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards as eye protection had not been utilized.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $145,027 · Current $145,027

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): Employees did not use eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:   On or about: February 11, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956  ALJ Home Improvement, Inc. does not ensure that eye protection is utilized for each employee engaged in roofing activities using pneumatic nail guns and thereby exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards. Condition observed on or about 02/11/2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956:  a-West Side of Roof: Employee #3 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof using pneumatic nail guns were exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards as eye protection had not been utilized.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $145,027 · Current $145,027

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): Employees did not use eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:   On or about: February 11, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956  ALJ Home Improvement, Inc. does not ensure that eye protection is utilized for each employee engaged in roofing activities using pneumatic nail guns and thereby exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards. Condition observed on or about 02/11/2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956:  a-West Side of Roof: Employee #4 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof using pneumatic nail guns were exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards as eye protection had not been utilized.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $145,027 · Current $145,027

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): Employees did not use eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:   On or about: February 11, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956  ALJ Home Improvement, Inc. does not ensure that eye protection is utilized for each employee engaged in roofing activities using pneumatic nail guns and thereby exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards. Condition observed on or about 02/11/2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956:  a-West Side of Roof: Employee #5 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof using pneumatic nail guns were exposed to eye loss/eye injuries due to struck by hazards as eye protection had not been utilized.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $145,027 · Current $145,027

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley  NY 10956  ALJ Home Improvement Inc does not ensure that each employee is using appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about February 8, 2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956:  a-(West Side of Roof) Employee #1 was engaged in roofing activities on the 6 on 12 pitched roof of a three story 9-unit residential building when he fell to his death. The employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 30ft to the ground below as a personal fall arrest system, guardrail system, or safety net were not being used. The employee was wearing a harness as part of a personal fall arrest system,  however he was not tied off.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $145,027 · Current $145,027

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley  NY 10956  ALJ Home Improvement Inc does not ensure that each employee is using appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about February 8, 2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956:  a-(West Side of Roof) Employee #2 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof, three story 9-unit residential building were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30ft to the ground below as personal fall arrest system, guardrail system, or safety net were not being used.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $145,027 · Current $145,027

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley  NY 10956  ALJ Home Improvement Inc does not ensure that each employee is using appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about February 8, 2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956:  a-(West Side of Roof) Employee #3 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof, three story 9-unit residential building were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30ft to the ground below as personal fall arrest system, guardrail system, or safety net were not being used.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $145,027 · Current $145,027

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley  NY 10956  ALJ Home Improvement Inc does not ensure that each employee is using appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about February 8, 2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956:  a-(West Side of Roof) Employee #4 was engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitched roof, three story 9-unit residential building were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30ft to the ground below as personal fall arrest system, guardrail system, or safety net were not being used.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Aug 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $145,027 · Current $145,027

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii)  On or about: February 8, 2022 Location: 20 Wilson Ave, Spring Valley  NY 10956  ALJ Home Improvement Inc does not ensure that each employee is trained by competent person on fall hazards while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about February 8, 2022, at 20 Wilson Ave. Spring Valley, NY 10956:  a- Employees engaged in roofing activities on the 6 on 12 pitched roof of a three story 9-unit residential building were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30ft and were not trained to recognize and mitigate fall hazards by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii).