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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1753162.015 - S & S General Construction Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Queens District Office
Site Address:
S & S General Construction Inc.
38-29 30th Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
Mailing Address:
114-17 125th Street, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238170/Siding Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2170819 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,356 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,356 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260451 E01 | 12/04/2024 | 12/12/2024 | $3,750 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260451 F07 | 12/04/2024 | 12/12/2024 | $3,750 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260451 G01 VII | 12/04/2024 | 12/12/2024 | $3,750 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260502 D06 I | 12/04/2024 | 12/12/2024 | $3,750 | $4,839 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 p.m. on June 5, 2024, three employees were installing siding on a 3-story building using an unprotected scaffold. After completing their installation work, Employee #1 began descending from the scaffold and fell approximately 18 feet to the ground in a neighboring backyard. The employee sustained blunt force trauma to the head upon impact with the concrete, which resulted in fatal injuries.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Concrete, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Ground, Installing, Scaffold, Siding, Unprotected
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1753162.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |