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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260859 G Mechanical demolition.
Inspection Nr: 283569.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/23/2012
Nr Instances:
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC): A;I
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 09/27/2012
Final Order: 08/14/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/20/2013 | $4,900.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/14/2013 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2012 | $4,900.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.859(g): The employer did not ensure that: During demolition, continuing inspections by a competent person shall be made as the work progresses to detect hazards resulting from weakened or deteriorated floors, or walls, or loosened material. No employee shall be permitted to work where such hazards exist until they are corrected by shoring, bracing, or other effective means: a) During demolition of the 2 story garage building: The employer did not inspect and discover a large crack in the B girder which had developed on 3-21. On 3-22 the employer cut the next beam (C girder) which had a similar spliced weak point, resulting that the 2nd floor collapsed. Location: 606 W 131 Street, New York, N.Y On or about 3/22/2012 NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.