BROOKLYN, NY —
OSHA Inspection: GKC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of GKC INDUSTRIES, INC. in 27 GRANITE ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11207 (NAICS 236118). OSHA activity number 339604530.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- GKC INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Site address
- 27 GRANITE ST.
- City
- BROOKLYN
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 11207
- Mailing
- 150-44 11TH AVE., WHITESTONE, NY 11357
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 236118
- Employees
- 1
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.405 B02
- Issued
- May 21, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 3, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In energized 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. a) 3rd floor: Employees used an electric powered circular saw to do framing work. The saw was connected to an extension cord, which was routed to a temporary outlet device installed on the 3rd floor. The temporary outlet was energized and the outlet box did not have a cover. On or about 02/25/14. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $2000
1926.501 B04 I
- Issued
- May 21, 2014
- Abate by
- Jun 3, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes. a) 3rd floor: Employees were framing on the 3rd floor, which the entire floor was removed during ongoing demolition operations and was not fully decked to cover all floor holes and openings. Employees were exposed falling approximately 10 feet through holes to the 2nd floor. On or about 02/25/14. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $2000
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339604530.
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