OSHA Inspection: ROBOT CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents    a) On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365    Employees were permitted to use Jigsaw JS451L serial CE103776223 used with no eye protection.    b)  On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365    Employees were permitted to use a 12 inch compound miter saw DWS782 Serial #36984 used without eye protection.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365    Employees were permitted to use Jigsaw JS451L serial CE103776223 connected to an electrical box that was used as a portable power tap.    b)  On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365    Employees were permitted to use a Dewalt drill connected to an electrical box that was used as a portable power tap.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupers for personal protection:  a) On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365  Employees were permitted to use Jigsaw JS451L serial CE103776223 connected to an electrical box that was used as   a portable power tap with no GFCI.  b)  On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365  Employees were permitted to use a 12 inch compound miter saw DWS782 Serial #36984 connected to   an electrical box that was used as a portable power tap with no GFCI.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  a) On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365  Employees were permitted to use Jigsaw JS451L serial CE103776223 connected to an electrical box that was used as   a portable power tap without a ground.  b)  On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365  Employees were permitted to a 12 inch compound miter saw DWS782 Serial #36984 connected to   an electrical box that was used as a portable power tap without a ground.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:    a) On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365    Employees were permitted to use Jigsaw JS451L serial CE103776223 connected to an electrical box with unused open holes.    b)  On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365    Employees were permitted to use a Dewalt drill connected to an electrical box with unused open holes.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  a) On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365  Employees were permitted to use Jigsaw JS451L serial CE103776223 connected to a flexible cored set spliced with an electrical box.  b)  On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365  Employees were permitted to use a Dewalt drill connected to an electrical box spliced with a flexible cord set.  c) On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365  Employees were permitted to use two flexible cord sets spliced together to make a single length.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(v): Flexible cords and cables were not protected by bushings or fittings where passing through holes in covers, outlet boxes, or similar enclosures:  a) On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365  Employees were permitted to use Jigsaw JS451L serial CE103776223 connected to an electrical box without a fitting preventing the cord from pulling out and contacting the metal housing.  b)  On or about January 5, 2015 at 69-25 184th Street Fresh Meadows, NY 11365  Employees were permitted to use a Dewalt drill connected to an electrical box without a fitting preventing the cord from pulling out and contacting the metal housing.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.