OSHA Inspection: SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2022-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2):The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s)  Location: Worksite.   On May 4, 2022, three NorthStar employees were injured when a concrete mezzanine platform unexpectedly  collapsed during demolition and abatement operations. One employee suffered a double leg imputation.  On or about May 4, 2022, and times prior; Suffolk Construction, failed to provide frequent and regulars inspections inside the asbestos control area of building 1A west wall mezzanine.

Issued

2022-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.850(a): Prior to permitting employees to start demolition operations, an engineering survey was not made by a competent person of the structure to determine the condition of the framing, floors, and walls, and possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure, including adjacent structures where employees may be exposed. The employer did not have in writing evidence that such a survey was performed.  Location: Worksite  On May 4, 2022, three NorthStar employees were injured when a concrete mezzanine platform unexpectedly  collapsed during demolition and abatement operations. One employee suffered a double leg imputation.  On or about May 4 2022, Suffolk Construction did not have a plan in place to prevent an unplanned collapse of the Building 1A west wall mezzanine.

Issued

2022-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $124305.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:  Location: Worksite.   On or about May 4, and times prior,  employees were exposed to asbestos fibers where the employer permitted a respirator to be worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face and/or interfered with valve function.