OSHA Inspection: ALLEGHENY HOUSING REHABILITATION CORPORATION

Issued

2016-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:    a)  Maintenance Shop, 48 Midway Drive, West Mifflin, PA 15122:  Observed on or about June 14, 2016, the maintenance shop was not kept in a clean and orderly condition.  Materials, tools, and other items restricted walkaways and created trip hazards.

Issued

2016-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12471.00 · Current $8000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:     a)  Basement, middle stairs, 647 4th Street, Braddock, PA 15104:  On or about May 18, 2016, the left side (facing down) of the stairway leading into the basement was not equipped with a standard railing.  The bottom portion of the stairs (approximately last 10 stairs) was open and there was no top rail or mid rail.  Employees using the stairs were exposed to a fall hazard of up to approximately 7 feet to the concrete floor below.      b) Basement, middle stairs, 647 4th Street, Braddock, PA 15104:  On or about May 18, 2016, the right side (facing down) of the stairway leading into the basement was not equipped with a midrail.  The bottom portion of the stairway (approximately last 10 stairs) was open and there was no mid rail.  Employees using the stairs were exposed to a fall hazard of up to approximately 7 feet to the concrete floor below.    c) Basement, side stairs, 647 4th Street, Braddock, PA 15104:  On or about May 18, 2016, the right side (facing down) of the stairway leading into the basement was not equipped with a mid rail.  The bottom portion of the stairway was open and there was no mid rail.  Employees using the stairs were exposed to a fall hazard of up to approximately 7 feet to the concrete floor below.

Issued

2016-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit.":  a)  Basement, 647 4th Street, Braddock, PA 15104:  Observed on or about June 03, 2016, neither stairway leading out of the basement were marked by a sign reading "Exit."  The lack of "Exit" signs in the basement of the building could result in employees being exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

2016-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii):  Markings were not provided on electrical equipment giving voltage, current, wattage, and other ratings as necessary:   a)  Maintenance Shop, 48 Midway Drive, West Mifflin, PA 15122:  Observed on or about June 27, 2016, an electrical panel located in the back of the maintenance shop was not equipped with markings listing the voltage, current, and wattage and other rating's as necessary.   b)  Basement, 647 4th Street, Braddock, PA 15104:  Observed on or about June 03, 2016, electrical panels located in the basement of the building were not equipped with markings listing the voltage, current, and wattage and other rating's as necessary.

Issued

2016-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):  Working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:   a)  Maintenance Shop, 48 Midway Drive, West Mifflin, PA 15122:  Observed on or about June 27, 2016, access to a electrical panel located in the back of the maintenance shop was completely blocked by the storage of materials directly in front of the panel.

Issued

2016-11-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix):  All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard:   a)  Maintenance Shop, 48 Midway Drive, West Mifflin, PA 15122:  Observed on or about June 27, 2016, flourecent light bulbs located in the maintenance shop near wooden storage racks were not protected from accidental breakage.  Employees were at risk of cut-by hazards in the event of accidental breakage of the light bulbs.