OSHA Inspection: DAN SAUNDERS

Issued

2014-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.34(c): Means of egress was not continually maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency.          a) On or about 2/13/14 at former church being renovated into apartments at 400 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY: Employees used passageways in the lower level to move to different areas and as a pathway to exits.  In three places, this path went through wall openings. The height of those openings were 58 inches or less and employees could walk right into the wall if there was an emergency and they had to exit the building.      NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:        a) On or about 2/13/14 in lower level apt.# 10, at former church being renovated into apartments at 400 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY: A metal 2-receptacle 120 volt-ac outlet box was supported only by Romex cable coming out of a breaker box. This is prohibited by the National Electric Code.        NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:        a) On or about 2/13/14 in lower level apt.# 10, at former church being renovated into apartments at 400 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY:  A metal 2-receptacle 120 volt-ac outlet box was supported only by Romex cable coming out of a breaker box. Electrical equipment and an extension cord were plugged into each receptacle on the box. A circular "knock-out" opening was not covered.        NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.404(a)(2): A grounded conductor was attached to a terminal or lead so as to reverse designated polarity:        a) On or about 2/13/14 on lower level of former church being renovated into apartments at 400 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY: An employee of a contractor on the site used a Hilti Model TE706 chipper to break up concrete. The chipper was connected to 120 volt-ac power via a series of extension cords. The last extension cord in the series that the chipper was actually plugged into, had reversed polarity. Both the male and female ends of that red extension cord (which was owned by Dan Saunders) had been replaced. The cord was incorrectly repaired.      NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    a) On or about 2/13/14 on lower level of former church being renovated into apartments at 400 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY: An employee of a contractor on the site used a Hilti Model TE706 chipper to break up concrete. The chipper was connected to 120 volt-ac power via a series of extension cords. The last extension cord in the series that the chipper was actually plugged into, was cut/frayed exposing the conductors. The cord was owned by Dan Saunders.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes by covers:        a) On or about 2/13/14 at former church being renovated into apartments at 400 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY: There were four square holes in the floor, lined up in a row along the east wall of the lower level. The holes were approx. 1 ft x 1 ft. x 2 ft.deep and were not covered.      b) On or about 2/13/14 at former church being renovated into apartments at 400 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY: There was an uncovered rectangular hole in the floor near the entrance to apartment # 10 on the lower level.      NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1926.502(i)(3): All covers were not secured when installed so as to prevent accidental displacement by the wind, equipment, or employees:    a) On or about 2/13/14 at former church being renovated into apartments at 400 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY: Employees used passageways in the lower level to move to different areas, and as a pathway to exits. In three places, this path went through wall openings. On the floor beneath each wall opening there was a rectangular hole approx. 7 in. wide x 35 in. long x 28 in. deep. These holes were covered with 2 or more pieces of plywood which were not secured in place.   NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1926.502(i)(4): All covers were not color coded or marked with the word "HOLE" or "COVER" to provide warning of the hazard:    a) On or about 2/13/14 at former church being renovated into apartments at 400 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY: Employees used passageways in the lower level to move to different areas, and as a pathway to exits. In three places, this path went through wall openings. On the floor beneath each wall opening there was a rectangular hole approx. 7 in. wide x 35 in. long x 28 in. deep. These holes were covered with 2 or more pieces of plywood which were not color coded nor marked with the word "Hole" or "Cover".   NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail:        a) On or about 2/13/14 at former church being renovated into apartments at 400 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY: Employees were exposed to a potential fall down the stairway leading from just inside the entrance door near the southeast corner, to the lower level of the building. The stairway was enclosed on both sides and a handrail was not installed on at least one side.      NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge:    a) On or about 2/13/14 at former church being renovated into apartments at 400 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY: Employees were exposed to a potential fall down the stairway leading to apartment #1 in the front part of the building. The stairway had four risers and was not enclosed on either side. No stairrail system was present on each side.   NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED