OSHA Inspection: ALBA CARTING AND DEMOLITION

Issued

May 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,950 Reduced

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     (a)Employees were not protected from electric shock hazards in that they were in close proximity to a metal 1900 receptacle box, converted into a 4 unit outlet box with cover, laying loose on the floor not attached to any permanent structure, 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

May 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,950 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 utilizing 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.