OSHA Inspection: STEVE G. DICKINSON DBA S.G.DICKINSON

Issued

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(h)(1): Each circular crosscut table saw was not guarded by a hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw blade above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut:  Note:  See paragraph (i)(1) of this section for additional requirements for hand-fed crosscut table saws.     a) On or about 8/15/13, in room 109 of an old two story factory building being converted into apartments at 320 Grote St., Buffalo, NY:  A 10"  Ridgid Table Saw, Model R4510 lacked a guard on the sawblade.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $1020.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:     a) On or about 8/15/13, in room 109 of an old two story factory building being converted into apartments at 320 Grote St., Buffalo, NY:  A "pancake type" Porter-Cable air compressor was used to supply air for power tools. 120 volt-ac power was supplied to the compressor via a series of extension cords and adapters. The green colored adapter in the series lacked a grounding prong.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

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) On or about 8/15/13, in room 109 of an old two story factory building being converted into apartments at 320 Grote St., Buffalo, NY: Electrical power was supplied to the Porter-Cable air compressor, a Ridgid Table Saw and a Ridgid Mitre Saw via a series of extension cords and adapters, the first of which was plugged into a 120 volt-ac wall receptacle at the end of the hallway. The green colored adapter in the series was plugged directly into this extension cord. This first extension cord in the series was No. 12 or larger and was spliced and taped. The repair was inadequate in that it created a large bulge in the cord, which did not retain the original properties of the outer sheath of the cord.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:     a) On or about 8/15/13, in room 109 of an old two story factory building being converted into apartments at 320 Grote St., Buffalo, NY: The outer sheath of the power cord of the Ridgid Mitre Saw was frayed at the plug end, exposing the conductors.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED