OSHA Inspection: U.W. MARX

Issued

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,131 · Current $1,033 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Protection was not provided to avoid damage to flexible cords and cables used for temporary wiring which passed through doorways or other pinch points:      a) 994 Madison Avenue, Basement- On or about 4 April, 2012 - Energized temporary lighting wiring was pinched between the adjoined metal wall studs as it passed from one room into the hallway. Employees were exposed to a potential shock and fire hazard.

Issued

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,754 · Current $689 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii): The repair splice in a hard service flexible cord No. 12 or larger did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord which was being used:      a) 994 Madison Avenue, 2nd floor, on or about 4 April 2012- Three separate temporary wire conductors were spliced together with wire nuts. Outer sheath properties were not maintained. In the event the wires were pulled apart employees would be exposed to an energized conductor and an electrocution hazard.

Issued

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) 994 Madison Avenue, Second floor, on or about 4 April 2012- Three separate temporary wire conductors were spliced together with wire nuts, hanging in the middle of the room. Splice did not have any strain relief.  In the event the wires were pulled apart employees would be exposed to an energized conductor and an electrocution hazard.

Issued

Apr 23, 2012

Abate by

May 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,066 · Current $516 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(b)(2): Working spaces, walkways, and similar locations were not kept clear of cords which created a hazard to employees:    a) 994 Madison Avenue, Second floor North end second room from the end, on or about 4 April, 2012- Two separate temporary wire conductors were lying on the floor in the middle of the room. Employees were exposed to a fall/tripping hazard.    b) 994 Madison Avenue, Basement, first room on the left, on or about 4 April 2012- Temporary electrical wiring was blocking clear access to the hallway. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard.