OSHA Inspection: OTTOVILLE INVESTMENTS ONE INC.

Issued

Jul 19, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,115 · Current $3,581 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors entered were not effectively closed:  In the kitchen by the door: The opening was not closed and wires not protected where the extension cord conductors entered the receptacle box that was used to provide power to a microwave and watercooler. Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 19, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  In the kitchen by the door: An extension cord with a receptacle box designed to be installed inside of walls was used to provide power to a microwave and a watercooler. Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 19, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,115 · Current $3,581 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  Maintenance workshop: The cord used to power a sander for furniture repair work was cut and spliced. Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  Laundry Room: Barrels and a trash can blocked access to the electrical panel in the event of an emergency. Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 19, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision.  Laundry Room south wall: The exhaust fan cover was missing exposing the internal electrical equipment. Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:  Workshop floor: A skilsaw was placed on an extension cord that was used to power a sander allowing the weight of the saw to pinch the cord between the saw and the concrete floor. Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 19, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.   Hotel bar, by the back door exit: An electrical cord with the outer insulation pulled back from the plug was used to power a television. Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards