OSHA Inspection: BIG APPLE FIRE SPRINKLER CO. INC.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    On or about April 29, 2015- job site at 64-20 Laurel Hill Blvd, Woodside, NY 11377    The employer permitted employees to work in the basement of their facility that had a locked exit door.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about April 29, 2015- job site at 64-20 Laurel Hill Blvd, Woodside, NY 11377  The employer permitted employees to work in the basement of their facility that had one of the exit routes obstructed   by a large ventilation fan.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    a) On or about April 29, 2015- job site at 64-20 Laurel Hill Blvd, Woodside NY 11377    The employer permitted employees to work on a Craftsman 6 inch Bench Grinder that had no work rest.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) On or about April 29, 2015- job site at 64-20 Laurel Hill Blvd, Woodside NY 11377  The employer permitted employees to work on a Craftsman 6 inch Bench Grinder that had approximately 1 inch distance   between the abrasive wheel and the tongue guard.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  a) On or about April 29, 2015- job site at 64-20 Laurel Hill Blvd, Woodside NY 11377  The employer permitted employees to use a Makita GA 7021 portable grinder, to prepare pipes for installation as sprinkler  systems, that had the guard removed.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): Conductors shall be spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices shall first be spliced or joined to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors shall be covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.    a) On or about April 29, 2015- job site at 64-20 Laurel Hill Blvd, Woodside NY 11377    The employer permitted employees to use a Craftsman D28710 Chop Saw that had an improperly spliced power cord.     WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a) On or about April 29, 2015- job site at 64-20 Laurel Hill Blvd, Woodside NY 11377  The employer permitted employees to use a Makita GA 7021, portable grinder, that was powered by a flexible cord set   with damaged and broken insulation.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a) On or about April 29, 2015- job site at 64-20 Laurel Hill Blvd, Woodside NY 11377  The employer permitted employees to use compressed air to clean up their workspace that was at 35 to 40 p.s.i.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.