HARTFORD, CT —
OSHA Inspection: B. GURSKI HOME IMPROVEMENT
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of B. GURSKI HOME IMPROVEMENT in 95 FERN STREET, HARTFORD, CT 06105 (NAICS 238160). OSHA activity number 347343667.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- B. GURSKI HOME IMPROVEMENT
- Site address
- 95 FERN STREET
- City
- HARTFORD
- State
- CT
- ZIP
- 06105
- Mailing
- 117 LOOMIS STREET, MANCHESTER, CT 06042
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238160
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,457 · Current $1,729 Reduced
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. The requirements applicable to construction under 29 CFR 1926.602(d) of this section are identical to those set forth at paragraph (l) of 29 CFR 1910.178. 95 Fern Street: On or about, March 13, 2024, an employee was allowed to operate a Lull 944E-42 (Model 7161300, S/N 2006212-26) without having been trained on how to safely and properly operate the vehicle.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1728.5
- — Z (S) $3457
1926.102 A01
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,457 · Current $1,729 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. 95 Fern Street: On or about, March 13, 2024, Employees were performing roof removal-repair-replace activities on an a 6-12 pitch roof, approximately 15-feet above ground, without any eye protection while using pneumatic nail guns.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1728.5
- — Z (S) $3457
1926.102 A03
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2024
- Abate by
- Oct 30, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wears prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wears eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or wears eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses. 95 Fern Street: On or about, March 13, 2024, an employee using a pneumatic nail gun while performing roof removal-repair-replace activities wore only prescription eyeglasses that did not meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.501 B13
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2024
- Abate by
- Oct 30, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,457 · Current $1,729 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 shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. 95 Fern Street: On or about, March 13, 2024, employees were conducting roofing activities on a residential property without fall protection at a height of approximately 10-15 feet above the ground.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1728.5
- — Z (S) $3457
1926.451 C02 IV
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2024
- Abate by
- Oct 30, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,457 · Current $1,729 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iv): Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment shall not be used to support scaffold platforms unless they have been specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use. 95 Fern Street: On or about, March 13, 2024, the employer provided and directed employees to utilize a telehandler with an unapproved working platform that was not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use. Employees were conducting roofing operations over 8-feet above ground while in the platform.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1728.5
- — Z (S) $3457
1926.602 C01 II
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2024
- Abate by
- Oct 30, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,457 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(ii): Modifications or additions affecting the safe operation of the equipment were made without the manufacturer's written approval: 95 Fern Street: On or about, March 13, 2024, the employer provided and directed employees to utilize a telehandler with a modified working platform that was not specifically designed or with written approval by the manufacturer. Employees were conducting roofing operations over 8-feet above ground while in platform.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3457
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 347343667.
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