OSHA Inspection: FORTINO & SON ELECTRIC, INC.

Issued

2024-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3226.00 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) Clay Marketplace, 4597 State Route 31, Clay, NY  13039.  On or about 4/25/24, Workers used a hand held power drill connected to a relocatable power tap (RPT) that was not listed or labeled for construction use.

Issued

2024-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.404(b)(1): The employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites. These requirements are in addition to any other requirements for equipment grounding conductors.   a) Clay Marketplace, 4597 State Route 31, Clay, NY  13039.  On or about 4/25/24, Workers used a hand held power drill connected to a relocatable power tap (RPT) and an extension cord with damaged ends which negated the GFCI protection downstream from the connection described.

Issued

2024-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) Clay Marketplace, 4597 State Route 31, Clay, NY  13039.  On or about 4/25/24, Workers used a hand held power drill connected to a relocatable power tap (RPT) that was not listed or labeled for construction use and an extension cord with damaged connections to the plug ends.