OSHA Inspection: CHESAKL ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4144.00 · Current $3315.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1412(e)(1):29 CFR 1926.1412(e)(1): The equipment in service was not inspected each month in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section (each shift):  a) Front of building, South side parking area - On or about March 17, 2022 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not perform documented monthly inspections on the Effer 170 5S knuckle boom crane being used on site.

Issued

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1412(e)(3)(i): Monthly inspection information was not documented and maintained in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this section:   a)    Front of building, South side parking area - On or about March 17, 2022 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not document the items checked and the results of the inspection, the name and signature of the person who conducted the inspection and the date.  Monthly inspections on the Effer 170 5S knuckle boom crane were last performed and documented in December 2021.

Issued

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4144.00 · Current $3315.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1412(f)(1): The equipment was not inspected at least every 12 months by a qualified person in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section:   a) Front of building, South side parking area - On or about March 17, 2022 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not perform documented yearly inspections on the Effer 170 5S knuckle boom crane being used on site.

Issued

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4144.00 · Current $3315.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1424(a)(2)(i): The employer did not train each employee assigned to work on or near the equipment ("authorized personnel") in how to recognize struck-by and pinch/crush hazard areas posed by the rotating superstructure:  a) Front of building, South side parking area - On or about March 17, 2022 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not train employees in the hazards associated with working within the struck-by/crushing areas created by the crane superstructure. The employee position himself between the crane superstructure and the articulated boom.

Issued

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1424(a)(2)(ii): To prevent employees from entering hazard areas, the employer did not erect and maintain control lines, warning lines, railings or similar barriers to mark the boundaries of the hazard areas and/or did not train each employee to understand what these markings signify:  a) Front of building, South side parking area - On or about March 17, 2022 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not erect and maintain any type of barriers to mark boundaries of the crane superstructure area where there are struck-by/crushing hazards present.

Issued

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5801.00 · Current $4641.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1425(a): Where available, hoisting routes that minimize the exposure of employees to hoisted loads were not used, to the extent consistent with public safety:   a) Front of building, South side parking area - On or about March 17, 2022 and at times prior thereto, the Effer 170 5S knuckle boom crane was positioned directly along side of the material staging area, placing the operator controls directly in the hoisting area.  The employee position himself between the crane superstructure and the articulated boom.  On March 17, 2022 the crane operator was fatally crushed by the boom of the crane while standing at the operators controls.

Issued

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5801.00 · Current $4641.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1427(a)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each operator is trained, certified/ licensed, and evaluated in accordance with this section before operating any equipment  covered under subpart CC, except for the equipment listed in paragraph (a)(2) of this section:   a) Front of building, South side parking area - On or about March 17, 2022 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the Effer 170 5S knuckle boom crane operator had been trained, certified/licensed, and evaluated to operate such equipment.  On March 17, 2022 the crane operator was fatally crushed by the boom of the crane while standing at the operators controls.

Issued

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1427(c)(1): Licensing. When a state or local government issues operator licenses for equipment covered under subpart CC, and that government licensing program meets the requirements of 1926.1427(c)(1)(i), the employer did not ensure the equipment operator was licensed by that government entity for operation of equipment:  a) Front of building, South side parking area - On or about March 17, 2022 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the Effer 170 5S knuckle boom crane operator had been certified/licensed by NYS Department of Labor to operate such equipment.  On March 17, 2022 the crane operator was fatally crushed by the boom of the crane while standing at the operators controls.

Issued

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4144.00 · Current $3315.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1433(d)(4)(i):  The employer did not ensure that the hook used during hoisting was equipped with a safety latch:  a) Front of building, South side parking area - On or about March 17, 2022 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the Effer 170 5S knuckle boom crane hook was equipped with a safety latch.

Issued

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1989.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1433(d)(5): Posted warnings. Posted warnings required by this subpart as well as those originally supplied with the equipment by the manufacturer were not maintained in legible condition:  a) Front of building, South side parking area - On or about March 17, 2022 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not maintain all posted warnings supplied by the manufacturer on the Effer 170 5S knuckle boom crane.