OSHA Inspection: SPAXEL BUILDERS LLC

Issued

2024-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $3175.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.251(a)(1): Rigging equipment for material handling was not inspected prior to use on each shift and as necessary during its use to ensure that it was safe.  On or about: November 11, 2023 Location: 16 Wade Sq., Bronx, NY 10457  a)  Exterior wall panel lifted by two nylon slings, Lift-All brand EE2-804D. One of the nylon straps had observable damage and fraying of the material.

Issued

2024-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.251(e)(8)(ii): Melting or charring of any part of the sling surface.  On or about: November 11, 2023 Location: 16 Wade Sq., Bronx, NY 10457  a) Exterior wall panel lifted by two nylons slings, Lift-All brand EE2-804D. One of the nylon straps had observable melting or charred damage on the side.

Issued

2024-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.251(e)(8)(iv): Synthetic web slings with broken or worn stitches were not immediately removed from service.   On or about: November 11, 2023 Location: 16 Wade Sq., Bronx, NY 10457  a) Exterior wall panel lifted by two nylon slings, Lift-All brand EE2-804D. One of the nylon straps had observable damage and fraying of the material. Sling was not removed from service.

Issued

2024-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.251(e)(4)(ii): Nylon slings were not kept free of all sharp edges that could in any way damage the webbing   On or about: November 11, 2023 Location: 16 Wade Sq., Bronx, NY 10457  a) Two nylon slings were placed into openings of a steel frame for exterior wall panels with metal screws pointed towards one the slings. The opening of the steel frame appeared to be sharp and the metal screws could rub against the slings when hoisted upwards by the crane.

Issued

2024-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1052(b)(1): Foot traffic was not prohibited on stairways where the treads and/or landings of pan stairs were to be filled in with concrete or other material at a later date and stairs were not temporarily fitted with wood or other solid material at least to the top edge of each pan.  On or about: November 11, 2023 Location: 16 Wade Sq., Bronx, NY 10457  a) Interior pan staircase near eastern side of the building leading from the 1st floor to the 5th floor were not filled with concrete or temporarily fitted with wood or other solid material. Workers exposed to a trip and fall hazards.

Issued

2024-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail.  On or about: November 11, 2023 Location: 16 Wade Sq., Bronx, NY 10457  a) Interior stairway near eastern side of the building leading from the 1st floor to the 5th floor were not installed with handrail(s) for the workers. Workers exposed to trip and fall hazards.

Issued

2024-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16132.00

General-duty citation text

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:  On or about: November 11, 2023 Location: 16 Wade Sq., Bronx, NY 10457  a) Employees were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions at the worksite to control or eliminate exposure to fall hazards.