OSHA Inspection: PHILLIP HOWARD APARTMENTS

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:       Location:    1655 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Basement Leading to Parking Garage.    Exit sign was not posted indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit from the floor. On or about 6/26/2013.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:      Location:  1655 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.        Fire extinguishers had not been inspected within the last 12 months. On or about 6/26/2013.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by unprotected compactor safety switch.     Location:    1655 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Compactor C.    Employees ussed a compactor which did not have a operational guard when using hte compactor.  On or about 06/26/2013

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.    Location:    1655 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Compactor A.    a)    Electrical junction boxes were not provided with covers to protect the live electrical wires installed within. On or about 06/26/2013    Location:    1655 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Compactor B.    b)    Electrical junction boxes were not provided with covers to protect the live electrical wires installed within. On or about 06/26/2013.    Location:    1655 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Compactor C.    Electrical junction boxes were not provided with covers to protect the live electrical wires installed within. On or about 06/26/2013.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted in paragraph (g) (1) (ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables cannot be used as a substitute for fixed wiring.    Location:   1655 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Compactor B.     Floor fan, and other electrical equipment were provided power by a temporary power strip/extension cord, in lieu of fixed wiring. On or about 06/26/2013.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300) and /or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:      Location:    Establishment.    a) The employer did not keep a log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for calendar year 2013. On or about 6/26/2013.     Location:    Establishment.    b) The employer did not keep the Injury and Illnesses Incident Report (OSHA Form 301 or equivalent form for calendar year 2013. On or about 6/26/2013.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   Location:   1655 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.    The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for chemical used in the work place such as but not limited to liquid crystallization, really general purpose foaming disinfectant cleaner, green heavy cleaner, motor oil. On or about 06/26/2013.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in the work place.   Location:    1655 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.   The employer did not maintain material safety data sheets for chemicals such as but not limited to: liquid crystallization, really general purpose foaming disinfectant cleaner, green heavy cleaner, motor oil.  On or about 06/26/2013.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees did not provided information and training to employees on the hazardous chemicals in their work place.  Location:    1655 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.  Employees were not trained in the hazards associated with chemicals such as but not limited to: liquid crystallization, really general purpose foaming disinfectant cleaner, green heavy cleaner, motor oil.  On or about 06/26/2013.