OSHA Inspection: LEATHERSTOCKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC.

Issued

2021-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(2):  Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:  a) Basement, ceiling area, on or about 4-21-21:  Employees were using power that originated in a relocatable power tap (RPT), that was not being used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations or as listed and labeled.  b) Basement, on concrete floor, on or about 4-21-21:  Employees were using a duplex galvanized receptacle box that was lying on the floor and was not being used as "listed and labeled", in that it was not permanently mounted and not being used as designed and for its intended purpose.

Issued

2021-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.404(b)(1)(ii):  On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection:  a) Basement, quad box below sub panel, off main panel, on or about 4-21-21:  Employees were operating various hand-held power tools, cords, etc., powered through extension cords that were not protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI).

Issued

2021-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e)(1):  Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a) Basement, ceiling area, on or about 4-21-21:  Employees were using an extension cord that was damaged.

Issued

2021-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(4)(ii):  Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes by covers:  a) First floor, main corridor, east end, on or about 4-21-21:  Employees were walking/working in the immediate vicinity of three separate floor openings that were not protected, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of 9 feet 7 inches and/or 8 feet 7 inches to the basement below.

Issued

2021-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1052(c)(1)(i):  Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail:  a) Stairway between second and third floor, on or about 4-21-21:  Employees were using a stairway between the second and third floor that was not equipped with at least one handrail, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of up to 9 feet.