OSHA Inspection: STASI BROTHERS ASPHALT CORP.

Issued

2024-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12421.00 · Current $6500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not ensure that frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment were conducted by a competent person:  a) Worksite, back alleyway of building at 725 Summa Drive, Westbury, NY - The employer did not perform frequent and regular site inspections by a competent person where employees were exposed to electrocution hazards during asphalt installation; on or about 11/28/23.   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

2024-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12421.00 · Current $6500.00 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 condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury.  a) Worksite, 750 Summa Drive, Westbury, NY: Employees were not trained to recognize the hazard of operating and working alongside a dump truck in close proximity to electrical overhead power lines; on or about 11/28/23.  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

2024-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12421.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.600(a)(6)(i):  For lines rated 50kV or below, a minimum of 10 feet was not maintained between the energized line and the equipment.  a) Worksite, 750 Summa Drive, Westbury, NY: A truck with a dump bed was used to dump asphalt into a spreader directly below energized 7.6kV powerlines. The dump bed was approximately 7 feet below the powerlines when fully lowered and was raised closer during dumping operations; on or about 11/28/23.  Note:  Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.