OSHA Inspection: SPECTRUM ELECTRIC, LLC.

Issued

Apr 4, 2016

Abate by

Apr 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): Ground-fault circuit interrupters. All 120-volt, single-phase 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets on construction sites, which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees, shall have approved ground-fault circuit interrupters for personnel protection. Receptacles on a two-wire, single-phase portable or vehicle-mounted generator rated not more than 5kW, where the circuit conductors of the generator are insulated from the generator frame and all other grounded surfaces, need not be protected with ground-fault circuit interrupters.    a.) 185 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, NY 11223      Employees throughout the jobsite were observed engaged in construction activities in areas where approved ground-fault circuit interrupters for personnel protection was not available there-by exposing employee(s) to electrical hazards.        Violation was observed on or about 01/29/16

Issued

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,520 Reduced

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) Jobsite at 185 Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn, NY: The flexible extension cord connected to the electric drill was not grounded, exposing employees to electrocution hazards, on or about 01/29/16.

Issued

Apr 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(j)(2): Receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs (caps) -    a) Jobsite at 185 Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn, NY: A wall mounted 110 volt electrical outlet used to power electrical equipment was not secured to the box, thus exposing employees to electrocution hazards, on or about 01/29/16.