OSHA Inspection: DUNRITE ELECTRICAL CORP.

Issued

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed, labeled, or certified equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification.    Location:     40 South 9th Street, Brooklyn NY. Basement    a)     Double duplex electrical boxes listed for mounting were not mounted.  Employees use the duplex box to provide power to extension cords and tools. On or about 12/04/2013.

Issued

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): Ground-fault circuit interrupters. All 120-volt, single-phase 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets on construction sites, which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees, shall have approved ground-fault circuit interrupters for personnel protection.     Location: 40 South. 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY. Basement.    a)  Employees were using Hilti TE 6S portable electric tools that were energized by double duplex electrical boxes that was not provided with a GFCI or an assured equipment grounding program. On or about 12/04/2013.

Issued

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 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:      Location: 40 South. 9th Street, Brooklyn NY.      a) Employees were using drill Hilti TE 6S that was energized by a cord missing a ground pin. On or about 12/04/2013.

Issued

2014-04-25 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  Location:    40 South. 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY.  a)   Workers used the Hilti TE 6S to perform drilling work with frayed extension cord. The extension cord was frayed with damaged outer insulation. On or about 12/04/2013.

Issued

2014-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E): Lamps used in temporary wiring for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage.    Location:    40 South. 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY.    a)    Throughout the third floor, temporary light bulbs were not protected from accidental contact by employees. On or about 12/04/2013.