OSHA Inspection: NIVELO'S GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Mar 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  317 Simpson Place, Peekskill - NY:  Employees were exposed to head injuries while working below roof replacement activities. The employees were not protected by hard hats or protective helmets, on or about December 5th, 2022.

Issued

Mar 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b).  A) 317 Simpson Place, Peekskill - NY: Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 17 and 26  feet while engaged in roofing work on a residential structure. The employees were not protected by any type of fall protection system, on or about December 5th, 2022.

Issued

Mar 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $3,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees   Material Hoists  A) 317 Simpson Place, Peekskill - NY: Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 26 feet while engaged in roofing work on a residential structure. The employees were using the material hoist as a ladder on or about December 5th, 2022.  HAZARD RECOGNITION: The RGC Material Hoist has placards that including the following warning " DO NOT CLIMB, MATERIALS HOIST ONLY", "WARNING NO RIDERS", "200 lbs caps, DO NOT EXCEED". On page 2 of the RGC material hoist P225 Platform Hoist Instruction Manual states "WARNING: NEVER CLIMB ON THE TRACK. THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. USE THE LADDER. Mr. Russo stated that he was using the RGC material hoist to access the roof.      POTENTIAL FOR DEATH OR SERIOUS HARM: The manufacturer Reimann & George Corporation P225 Platform Hoist Instruction Manual states NEVER climb the track; use a ladder (page 2).  On page 7 of the manual states: "WARNING: NEVER CLIMB ON THE TRACK. THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. USE THE LADDER.       FEASIBLE ABATEMENT METHOD: The employee must use a ladder or other method of accessing the roof, or elevated landing when an RGC Material Hoist is used.         SEARCH VERIFICATION: A search of the Construction Industry Standard did not reveal an appropriate Occupational Health and Safety Standard that can be used for RGC Material Hoist as a ladder. The improper use of the RGC material hoist can be hazardous and could result in serious injury or death (page 2, 7).