BROOKLYN, NY —
OSHA Inspection: CONTACT ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of CONTACT ELECTRIC CORPORATION in 535 FLUSHING AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11205 (NAICS 238210). OSHA activity number 341184067.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- CONTACT ELECTRIC CORPORATION
- Site address
- 535 FLUSHING AVENUE
- City
- BROOKLYN
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 11205
- Mailing
- 1252 - 53RD STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11219
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- 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
- 238210
- Employees
- 20
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.403 B02
- Issued
- Mar 29, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,080 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- First Floor Landing - 535 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY: On or about 1/12/16 facility and company employees were exposed to hazards when a metal junction box was being supported by the wires it rather than being attached to a proper surface in accordance with the junction boxes instructions included in the listing, labeling and/or certification. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1080
- — Z (S) $2000
1926.405 J01 I
- Issued
- Mar 29, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,510 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- Facility - 535 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY: On or about 1/12/16 facility and company employees were exposed to electrocution hazards whentemporary lighting strings; contained contained open live sockets, contained water filled bulbs within a live strand, were strung less than 8 feet above the floor/working surface, were wrapped around wire rope strands in the facility stairwells, etc. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1510
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.405 A02 II E
- Issued
- Mar 29, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,080 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E): Lamps used in temporary wiring for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage: a- Facility - 535 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY: On or about 1/12/16 facility and company employees were exposed to hazards while exposed to temporary lighting with missing cages or other protection to prevent breakage and electric shock. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1080
- — Z (S) $2000
1926.405 A02 II F
- Issued
- Mar 29, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2016
- 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- Facility - 535 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY: On or about 1/12/16 facility and company employees were exposed to hazards when the temporary lights were suspended by their cords throughout the building. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.405 A02 II I
- Issued
- Mar 29, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,080 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables used for temporary wiring were not protected from damage: a- Facility - 535 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY: On or about 1/12/16 facility and company employees were exposed to hazards when temporary lighting strings and other electrical wiring were run through tight holes in the floor, were mounted against or pulled tight against metal studs and beams containing sharp/unprotected edges, etc. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1080
- — Z (S) $2000
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Source
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