ALBANY, NY —
OSHA Inspection: NORSTAR BUILDING CORPORATION
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of NORSTAR BUILDING CORPORATION in 733 BROADWAY, ALBANY, NY 12207 (NAICS 236116). OSHA activity number 340709211.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- NORSTAR BUILDING CORPORATION
- Site address
- 733 BROADWAY
- City
- ALBANY
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 12207
- Mailing
- 733 BROADWAY, ALBANY, NY 12207
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 236116
- Employees
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.403 B02
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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) 733 Broadway, Albany NY. - On or about June 16th, 2015 - Three steel double gang square boxes with 1/2-Inch and 3/4-Inch Knockouts were not mounted to the walls in their areas. The conduit boxes were not designed for the application. Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1680
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.405 A02 II F
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(F): Temporary lights were suspended by their electric cords when such lights and cords were not designed for suspension: a) 733 Broadway, Albany NY. - On or about June 16th, 2015 - Temporary string lighting was suspended by its cord throughout the work site. The stringers were not designed for the application. Employees were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.405 B01
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed: a) 733 Broadway, Albany NY. - On or about June 16th, 2015 - A panel box providing temporary power for the job site had various unused openings that were not closed. Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards due to the openings.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2000
1926.405 J01 I
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, or receptacles had live parts normally exposed to employee contact: a) 733 Broadway, Albany NY. - On or about June 16th, 2015 - A temporary light receptacle was missing its cover and bulb. The 120 volt fixture was exposed to employee contact while lying on the floor. Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $720
- — Z (S) $1200
1926.405 B02
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers: a) 733 Broadway, Albany NY. - On or about June 16th, 2015 - A panel box was installed and providing power to various areas of the work site. The panel box was not provided with a cover. Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards. b) 733 Broadway, Albany NY. - On or about June 16th, 2015 - Three double gang outlets that were mounted next to a panel box did not have covers. Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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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 340709211.
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