OSHA Inspection: GAMCO CORPORATION

Issued

May 22, 2024

Abate by

Jun 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling.   Gamco Corporation: 131-10 Maple Avenue Queens, N.Y.  a) On or about 12/1/2023, employees were exposed to fire hazards while operating up to four (4) high-powered load electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, handheld power drills connected to a temporary six (6) receptable outlet power tap or strip unit.    b) On or about 12/1/2023, employees were exposed to fire/electrical shock hazards while operating up to six (6) high-powered loads electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, handheld power drills, and a space heater connected to a temporary six (6) receptable outlet power tap or strip unit with an additional three plug adaptor plugged in.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 22, 2024

Abate by

Jun 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used attached to building surfaces.  Gamco Corporation: 131-10 Maple Avenue Queens, N.Y.  a) On or about 12/1/2023, a temporary six (6) receptable power tap or strip unit secured to concrete column was being used on a permanent basis to consistently connect handheld power drills, space heater, and other electrical equipment exposing employees to fire/electrical shock hazards.   b) On or about 12/1/2023, a temporary six (6) receptable power strip unit secured to a workbench was being used on a permanent basis to consistently connect handheld power drills exposing employees to fire/electrical shock hazards.     Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 22, 2024

Abate by

Jun 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  Gamco Corporation: Located at 131-10 Maple Avenue Queens, N.Y.  a) Employees engaged in tungsten inert gas welding activities utilized argon gas (100%) to weld Aluminum (as AL  90% to 97%, silicon 2%). The employer did not develop and implement a Hazard Communication Program; on or about December 1, 2023.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 22, 2024

Abate by

Jun 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  Gamco Corporation: Located at 131-10 Maple Avenue Queens, N.Y.  a) Employees engaged in tungsten inert gas welding activities utilized argon gas (100%) to weld Aluminum (as AL  90% to 97%, silicon 2%), Safety Data Sheets for these hazardous chemicals were not made readily available to employees; on or about ; on or about December 1, 2023.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 22, 2024

Abate by

Jun 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:  Gamco Corporation: Located at 131-10 Maple Avenue Queens, N.Y.  a) Employees engaged in tungsten inert gas welding activities utilized argon gas (100%) to weld Aluminum (as AL  90% to 97%, silicon 2%), Hazard communication training was not implemented; on or about December 1, 2023.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.10.