OSHA Inspection: CERTIFIED OF N.Y. INC

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Employer did not ensure listed, labeled, or certified equipment was installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:     location: 31 East 29th Street, New York, NY 10016, first floor, northeast corner.     (a)Employees were not protected from electric shock hazards in that they were in close proximity of an unsecured metal 1900 receptacle box converted into a 4 unit outlet box with cover, spliced directly into the buildings temporary electric wiring.  This application was inconsistent with the intended and labeled purpose of this recepticle.     NOTE:  BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used.    Location: 31 East 29th Street, New York, NY. Interior Northeast section of first floor.    a). Employees were exposed to and in close proximity to flexible extension cords to energize electric power tools to complete demolition tasks inside the project. The flexible extension cords were cut, spliced and rejoined by manual means and covered with electricians PVC tape.    NOTE:  BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9800.00 · Current $5050.00 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: rear of 31 East 29th Street, New York, NY 10016. Entry to Temporary Job Site Office.     a). Employees entering and exiting the temporary Job Site Office were exposed to potential electric shock hazards by accidental contact with unprotected temporary wiring and light bulbs used for general illumination.  The bulbs and wire suspended from the ceiling and hanging approximately 5' 11" from the floor surface were not protected from accidental contact by cages or baskets.     Certified of New York, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(e), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313138562, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on September 15, 2009, with respect to a workplace located at 256 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10016.    NOTE:  BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.