OSHA Inspection: A&D IRON WORKS INC.

Issued

Apr 29, 2019

Abate by

May 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:       a) The storage lofts did not have fall protection guardrails or other means as fall protection. Employees accessed materials stored in the loft areas and were exposed to a potential 10 foot fall hazard.      Location: A&D shop located at 305 24th Street, Brooklyn NY      On or about 11-5-2018      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1):  The employer did not ensure that: Employees must be able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. A device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is permitted on exit discharge doors.      a)  The two fire exit doors  were blocked by closed outer rolldown doors.          Location: A&D shop located at 305 24th Street, Brooklyn NY      On or about 11-5-2018      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 29, 2019

Abate by

May 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii): Storage cabinet(s) for flammable liquids were not designed or constructed to meet minimal fire resistance as required:        a)  Storage of flammable containers in the room were not kept in appropriate Flammable Storage cabinets.      Location: A&D shop located at 305 24th Street, Brooklyn NY      On or about 11-5-2018      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 29, 2019

Abate by

May 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition.     a)  The Yale forklift back-up lights were not working employees were exposed to forklift/ struck-by hazard.      Location: A&D shop located at 305 24th Street, Brooklyn NY      On or about 11-5-2018      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 29, 2019

Abate by

May 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip point, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:      a)  Hand-held electric grinders were not guarded; employees were exposed to laceration hazard when using (4) grinders which did not have the rotating grinder discs guarded; located in the shop.       Location: A&D shop located at 305 24th Street, Brooklyn NY      On or about 11-5-2018      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 29, 2019

Abate by

May 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner:      a)  Electrical wiring and components were damaged and not completed in a electrical safe manner.  --- Cord on equipment was damaged and worn - grinders;   --- painting area fan and equipment had damaged cords;   --- cable armor separated; painting area;   --- lathe machine power cord;      Location: A&D shop located at 305 24th Street, Brooklyn NY      On or about 11-5-2018      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 29, 2019

Abate by

May 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $569 · Current $250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a):   A log of all recordable occupational injuries and illnesses, (OSHA Form No. 300 or equivalent), was not maintained at the establishment:      a)   The employer did not have OSHA 300 and 300A recordkeeping Log/forms for recording work related employee injury/illness.      Location: at the establishment; A&D shop located at 305 24th Street, Brooklyn NY      On or about 11-5-2018      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.      Abatement note: The OSHA Recordkeeping forms/ instructions are available on the OSHA website www.osha.gov at the Employer link.