OSHA Inspection: CAPITOL AWNING CO. INC.

Issued

May 26, 2016

Abate by

Jun 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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 December 3, 2015 - Workshop at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433    Employees preforming work duties in workshop in which the panic bar was locked and a metal bar was secured across the door.     WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 26, 2016

Abate by

Jun 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about December 3, 2015 - Workshop at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433  Employees preforming work duties in workshop in which exit door was blocked by scrap metals from aluminum awning frames.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 26, 2016

Abate by

Jun 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   On or about December 3, 2015 - Workshop at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433  Employees worked in workshop where the emergency exit door was not identified with an exit sign.   WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 26, 2016

Abate by

Jul 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:    On or about December 3, 2015 - Workshop at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433    Employees worked in workshop where exits were not apparent.  Directional exit signs were not posted.     WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 26, 2016

Abate by

Jun 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  On or about December 3, 2015 - Door leading to front entrance at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433  Employees manufacturing awnings in the workshop in which exit signs were not illuminated.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 26, 2016

Abate by

Jun 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(1)(ii): When the object to be welded or cut could not be moved and all the fire hazards could not be removed, guards were not used to confine the heat, sparks, and slag to protect the immovable fire hazards:    A). On or about December 3, 2015 - Workshop at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433    Employees welding aluminum awning frames in workshop with no welding screens in use.    B). On or about January 14, 2016 - Workshop at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433    Employees welding aluminum awning frames in workshop with no welding screens in use.     C). On or about February 9, 2016 - Workshop at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433    Employees welding aluminum awning frames in workshop with no welding screens in use.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 26, 2016

Abate by

Jun 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    On or about December 3, 2015 - Workshop at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433    Employees preforming work duties used flexible cord sets with damaged outer insulation to power light tables.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 26, 2016

Abate by

Jun 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  On or about December 3, 2015 - Workshop restroom at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433  Employees preforming work duties in workshop where a face plate was missing on the light switch.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 26, 2016

Abate by

Jun 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:  On or about December 3, 2015 - Workshop at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433  Employees working in workshop where the electrical panel was blocked by scrap aluminum parts.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 26, 2016

Abate by

Jul 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    On or about December 3, 2015 - Workshop at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433    Temporary wiring was used to power a triad wedge welder in lieu of permanent wiring.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 26, 2016

Abate by

Jun 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  A). On or about December 3, 2015 - Workshop in welding area at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433  Employees worked in workshop where fire extinguishers were not properly mounted and identified.  B). On or about December 3, 2015 - Workshop in welding area at 105-15 18th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433  Employees worked in workshop where fire extinguishers were not properly mounted and identified.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.