BINGHAMTON, NY —
OSHA Inspection: ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of ASSOCIATION FOR VISION REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT, INC. in 174 COURT STREET, BINGHAMTON, NY 13901 (NAICS 322231). OSHA activity number 338983869.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Site address
- 174 COURT STREET
- City
- BINGHAMTON
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 13901
- Mailing
- 174 COURT STREET, BINGHAMTON, NY 13901
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 322231
- Employees
- 50
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A04
- Issued
- Apr 23, 2013
- Abate by
- May 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times: a) Bldg. 1, Center stairwell to basement, on or about 3/28/13: There was no emergency lighting provided in the stairwell to the basement. b) Bldg. 1, southwest stairwell, on or about 3/28/13: The emergency lighting in the stairwell was not functioning. c) Bldg. 1, northwest stairwell, on or about 3/28/13: There was no emergency lighting provided in the stairwell to the basement. d) Bldg. 1, second floor stairwell, on or about 3/28/13: The emergency lighting in the stairwell was not functioning. e) Bldg. 3, southeast stairwell, on or about 3/28/13: There were no emergency lighting provided in the stairwell.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Apr 23, 2013
- Abate by
- May 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,975 · Current $2,975
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) Bldg. 3, on or about 3/28/13: Ingoing nip points, pinch points and rotating parts at the back roller area on Lenox sheeter #1 and #2 were not guarded. b) Bldg. 3, Basement, on or about 3/28/13: Ingoing nip points at the folder section on a Kempsmith 120 file folder machine were not guarded. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2975
- — Z (S) $2975
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Apr 23, 2013
- Abate by
- May 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,975 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) Bldg. 2, Pressboard Room, on or about 3/28/13: Point of operation on a Brackett machine at the knife was not adequately guarded. b) Bldg. 2, Pressboard Room, on or about 3/28/13: Point of operation on a Challenge file folder hole driller was not guarded and the foot pedal was not protected from unintended operation. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2975
1910.305 G02 II
- Issued
- Apr 23, 2013
- Abate by
- May 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $1,785
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap: a) Bldg. 2, Heat Seal/Battery Area, on or about 3/28/13: A 208 volt single phase flexible cord providing current to a heat seal oven had been spliced. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1785
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Apr 23, 2013
- Abate by
- May 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) Bldg. 2, File Folder Area, on or about 3/28/13: Flexible cord drop providing current to a collator was pulled loose at the junction box fitting at the ceiling. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Apr 23, 2013
- Abate by
- May 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment: a) At the establishment, on or about 3/28/13: No eye protection was required for employees when operating various production equipment. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 338983869.
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