BROOKLYN, NY —
OSHA Inspection: UNIVERSAL STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other safety inspection of UNIVERSAL STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. in 90 JUNIUS STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11212 (NAICS 332312). OSHA activity number 341977833.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- UNIVERSAL STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.
- Site address
- 90 JUNIUS STREET
- City
- BROOKLYN
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 11212
- Mailing
- 90 JUNIUS STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11212
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- 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
- 332312
- Employees
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $2,173 · Current $1,383 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed. Site: 90 Junius Street Brooklyn, NY On or about 12/13/16 a) The pathway leading to the emergency Exit doors was in the ground floor (towards the rear and front) was blocked by metal debris, hoses and other equipment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1383
- — Z (S) $2173
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $2,897 · Current $2,097 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. Site: 90 Junius Street Brooklyn, NY On or about 12/13/16 a) Employee using a Bosch grinder was not using eye/face protective wear. The employee was using the grinder to cut metal molding for a mesh window.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2097
- — Z (S) $2897
1910.243 C01
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $2,897 · Current $2,097 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a). Site: 90 Junius Street Brooklyn, NY On or about 12/13/16 a) An employee used a Bosch grinder to cut metal molding. The grinder was designed to accommodate a guard for the cutting wheel and was not provided with such safety guard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2097
- — Z (S) $2897
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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 341977833.
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