OSHA Inspection: A.K.S. INTERNATIONAL INC.

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Oct 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $8,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(3):Each employee in a hoist area was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems:  Worksite:  Rochdale Village Power Plant 37-04 19th Avenue Astoria, NY 11106  a) On or about 5/8/2023, Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 37-feet to the ground below while working in a hoist area without a personal fall arrest system or guardrails.  Note:  In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Oct 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $8,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  Worksite: Rochdale Village Power Plant 37-04 19th Avenue Astoria, NY 11106  a) On or about May 8, 2023, The employer did not provide hazard recognition training to employees performing hoisting activities approximately 37-feet above the ground without fall protection systems.   Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.