DOUGLASTON, NY ·
OSHA Inspection: VERTEX ELECTRIC CORP
Programmed Related inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a programmed Related safety inspection of VERTEX ELECTRIC CORP in 47-11 224 STREET, DOUGLASTON, NY 11362 (NAICS 238210). OSHA activity number 339396392.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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?
- Establishment
- VERTEX ELECTRIC CORP
- Site address
- 47-11 224 STREET
- City
- DOUGLASTON
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 11362
- Mailing
- 28-41 STEINWAY ST, ASTORIA, NY 11101
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Programmed Related (I)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238210
- Employees
- 2
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.404 F06
- Issued
- Dec 23, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced
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 August 12, 2013-Job site at 47-11 224th Street, Douglaston, NY 11362 Employer permitted an employee to use a flexible chord set missing the ground prong. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1400
- · Z (S) $2000
1926.405 B01
- Issued
- Dec 23, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed: a) On or about August 12, 2013 - Job site at 47-11 224th Street, Douglaston, NY 11362 Employer permitted employees to use an outlet box with a missing cover plate. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1926.405 G02 III
- Issued
- Dec 23, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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 August 12, 2013 - Job site at 47-11 224th Street, Douglaston, NY 11362 Employer permitted employees to use spliced flexible cord sets. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1926.405 G02 IV
- Issued
- Dec 23, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): The employer shall ensure that flexible cords are connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) On or about August 12, 2013-Job site at 47-11 224th Street, Douglaston, NY 11362 Employer permitted an employee to use a flexible chord set that did not have strain relief attached to an outlet box. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 339396392.
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