OSHA Inspection: DESIGNER DUCTS

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in the areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:    A). On or about 03/13/13, at the site of 176-60 Union Turnpike. Fresh Meadows, NY    Employees working in the ground floor were in danger of head injury from falling objects such as, but not limited to tools and materials from other employees who work on ladders above them. Protective helmets were not worn.    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:    A). On or about 03/13/13, at the site of 176-60 Union Turnpike. Fresh Meadows, NY    Employee was cutting metal with a grinder machine without a guard.    ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.