OSHA Inspection: EPC CONTRACTING INC.

Issued

2012-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(ii):  Support. Fixtures, lampholders, rosettes, and receptacles shall be securely supported. A fixture that weighs more than 6 pounds (2.72 kg) or exceeds 16 inches (406 mm) in any dimension shall not be supported by the screw shell of a lampholder.    Site: 170 John Street New York, NY    On or about 7/31/12    a) Employee were usung tool and extension cords that were plugged into a receptacle that was not properly secured.

Issued

2012-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):  "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    Site: 170 John Street New York, NY    On or about 7/31/12    a) Employee working from approximately 9 feet high on a platform was not provided with fall protection.