NEW YORK, NY — 2006-02-02 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: MECC CONTRACTING INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2006-02-02 00:00:00, OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of MECC CONTRACTING INC. in 64TH STREET AND LEXIINGTON AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10021 (NAICS 238910). OSHA activity number 309642403.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: MECC CONTRACTING INC.
Site address: 64TH STREET AND LEXIINGTON AVE
City: NEW YORK
State: NY
ZIP: 10021
Mailing: 21 AUTUMN AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11208

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Referral (C)
Scope: Complete (A)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: N

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2006-02-02 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2006-03-06 00:00:00
Case closed: 2006-05-11 00:00:00
Last modified: 2007-07-26 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2011-10-14 16:38:47

Establishment context

NAICS code: 238910
SIC code (legacy): 1794
Employees: 4
Ownership type: A
Industry flags: Construction safety.

Citations

7 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Apr 11, 2006
Abate by: Apr 19, 2006
Penalty: Initial $2,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 : The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to electrical shock and burns.
a)At the construction site, East 64th Street and Lexington Ave, New York,
NY
On or about February 2, 2006
The personal protective gloves used by employees were not dielectrically
tested
and were not stored according to the manufacturer's requirements and the
ASTM
496 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and
Sleeves.
ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHODS, AMONG OTHERS, TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS:
1) Test all lineman's gloves per the manufacturer's requirements and the
ASTM 496 standard
section 7.1, "Electrically retest gloves or sleeves issued for service.
Based on the interval date
of issue and retests on work practices and test experience.  It shall not
exceed 6 months for
gloves ...".
2) Store the lineman's gloves as per the manufacturer's requirements and
the ASTM 496
standard section 8.6, "Gloves and sleeves shall be stored in a location as
cool, dark and dry as
possible.  The location shall be as free as practicable ... Gloves shall
be stored in their natural
shape.  Gloves may be kept inside or protectors or in a bag, box or
containers that is designed
for and used exclusively for them. ..."
NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION
FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.CE

Recent events (2)

2006-05-09 00:00:00 — I (S) $1750.00
2006-04-11 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2500.00

1926.21 B02

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Apr 11, 2006
Abate by: Apr 19, 2006
Penalty: Initial $2,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

Recent events (2)

2006-05-09 00:00:00 — I (S) $1750.00
2006-04-11 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2500.00