OSHA Inspection: FORTTE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

Issued

2023-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $6250.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l) as incorporated by reference under 1926.602(d):  a) 33 Halsey Street, Lakewood NJ: The employer did not ensure that the company worksite Foreman, who utilized a Trak International Rough Terrain Fork Truck at the worksite, had received training which included formal instruction, hands on and an evaluation with a written certification of completion, on or about 09/14/23.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $4465.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.  a- 31 & 33 Halsey Street, Lakewood NJ: While using air nailers and portable electric circular saws when engaged in sheathing activities, workers and the company worksite Foreman were exposed to eye loss and eye injury as eye/face protection was not being utilized. Condition observed on or about 09/14/23.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $6250.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(2): Moving part(s) of equipment exposed to contact by employees or which otherwise created a hazard, were not guarded:  a- 33 Halsey Street, Lakewood NJ: Workers and the company worksite Foreman were exposed to amputation injuries when operating a portable, gas powered air compressor whose pulleys and belts were not guarded.  Condition observed on or about 09/14/23.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $6250.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a- 33 Halsey Street, Lakewood NJ: On or about  09/14/23 portable electric equipment, in use by the workers, were observed being powered with a flexible cord that was not provided with strain relief as result of having been previously damaged.

Issued

2023-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $4465.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a- 33 Halsey Street, Lakewood NJ: On or about  09/14/23 a portable electric circular saw, in use by the workers and company worksite Foreman, were observed being powered with a flexible cord whose outer covering was missing and damaged in several areas exposing the cord's inner wiring to damage.

Issued

2023-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $6250.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(2)(v): Fork-lifts were used to support scaffold platforms while the entire platform was not attached to the fork and the fork-lift was moved horizontally while the platform was occupied:   a- 33 Halsey Street, Lakewood NJ: On or about 09/14/23 a company worker was exposed to fall hazards, in excess of  25 feet to the ground surface below, when a Trak International Rough Terrain Fork Truck was used to support an unsecured, wooden pallet that they were working and standing from.  This unsecured, wooden pallet was not attached to the fork truck at the time of and prior to the worksite inspection and was moved horizontally while it was occupied.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $6250.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.   a- 33 Halsey Street, Lakewood NJ: On or about 09/14/23 a company worksite worker was exposed to fall hazards, in excess of  25 feet to the ground surface below, when working and standing from a unsecured wooden pallet that was set on the elevated forks of a Trak International Rough Terrain Fork Truck.  At that time the exposed worker was wearing  a full body harness that was improperly attached to the Trak International Rough Terrain Fork Truck's back rest with a damaged rope and the unsecured wooden pallet, they were standing on, was not provided with guard rails.     NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $6250.00

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, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   a- 31 & 33 Halsey Street, Lakewood NJ: On or about 09/14/23 a worker was not protected from falling when walking and working from a residential duplex's pitched porch roof while not using fall protection.  As such, this worker was exposed to fall hazards up to and in excess of 25 feet to the ground surface below.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $4465.00

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)    a - 31 & 33 Halsey Street, Lakewood NJ: A worker walking and working from a residential duplex's entranceway pitched roof was not trained on fall protection means and methods as specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii). This worker was exposed to fall hazards, up to and in excess of 9 feet 1 inch, while not utilizing fall protection when working and walking from this pitched roof.  Condition noted on or about 09/14/23.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.