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COMET FLASHER INC.

Company Details

Name: COMET FLASHER INC.
Jurisdiction: New York
Legal type: DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION
Status: Active
Date of registration: 19 Oct 2000 (24 years ago)
Entity Number: 2565069
ZIP code: 14454
County: Livingston
Place of Formation: New York
Address: 20 LIVINGSTON STREET, GENESEO, NY, United States, 14454

Shares Details

Shares issued 200

Share Par Value 0

Type NO PAR VALUE

form 5500

Plan Name Plan Year EIN/PN Received Sponsor Total number of participants
COMET FLASHER 401K PLAN 2020 161594720 2021-06-15 COMET FLASHER INC 2
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2018-01-01
Business code 339900
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168219595
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 2855 CLINTON ST, BUFFALO, NY, 142241453
Plan sponsor’s address 2855 CLINTON ST, BUFFALO, NY, 142241453

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 0
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 0
Other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 0
Deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 0
Number of participants with account balances as of the end of the plan year 0
Number of participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 0

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2021-06-15
Name of individual signing KEVIN POHLE
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
COMET FLASHER, INC. 401(K) PLAN 2020 161594720 2021-08-11 COMET FLASHER, INC. 12
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2010-01-01
Business code 339900
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168219595
Plan sponsor’s address 1 BABCOCK STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14210

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2021-08-11
Name of individual signing JAMES WRIGHT
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2021-08-11
Name of individual signing JAMES WRIGHT
COMET FLASHER, INC. 401(K) PLAN 2020 161594720 2021-08-11 COMET FLASHER, INC. 2
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2010-01-01
Business code 339900
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168219595
Plan sponsor’s address 1 BABCOCK STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14210

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2021-08-11
Name of individual signing JAMES WRIGHT
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2021-08-11
Name of individual signing JAMES WRIGHT
COMET FLASHER, INC 401(K) PLAN 2016 161594720 2017-10-05 COMET FLASHER, INC 16
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2010-01-01
Business code 339900
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168219595
Plan sponsor’s address 1 BABCOCK STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14210

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2017-10-05
Name of individual signing JAMES CASEY
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2017-10-05
Name of individual signing JAMES CASEY
COMET FLASHER, INC 401(K) PLAN 2015 161594720 2016-07-26 COMET FLASHER, INC 17
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2010-01-01
Business code 339900
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168219595
Plan sponsor’s address 1 BABCOCK STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14210

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2016-07-26
Name of individual signing JAMES CASEY
COMET FLASHER, INC 401(K) PLAN 2015 161594720 2016-07-26 COMET FLASHER, INC 17
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2010-01-01
Business code 339900
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168219595
Plan sponsor’s address 1 BABCOCK STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14210

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2016-07-26
Name of individual signing JAMES CASEY
COMET FLASHER, INC 401(K) PLAN 2014 161594720 2015-10-12 COMET FLASHER, INC 15
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2010-01-01
Business code 339900
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168219595
Plan sponsor’s address 1 BABCOCK STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14210

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2015-10-12
Name of individual signing JAMES CASEY
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2015-10-12
Name of individual signing JAMES CASEY
COMET FLASHER, INC 401(K) PLAN 2013 161594720 2014-10-14 COMET FLASHER, INC 13
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2010-01-01
Business code 339900
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168219595
Plan sponsor’s address 1 BABCOCK STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14210

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2014-10-14
Name of individual signing JAMES CASEY
COMET FLASHER, INC 401(K) PLAN 2012 161594720 2013-10-15 COMET FLASHER, INC 13
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2010-01-01
Business code 812990
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168219595
Plan sponsor’s address 1 BABCOCK STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14210

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2013-10-15
Name of individual signing JAMES L. CASEY
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2013-10-15
Name of individual signing JAMES L. CASEY
COMET FLASHER, INC 401(K) PLAN 2011 161594720 2012-10-12 COMET FLASHER, INC 13
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 2010-01-01
Business code 812990
Sponsor’s telephone number 7168219595
Plan sponsor’s address 1 BABCOCK STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14210

Plan administrator’s name and address

Administrator’s EIN 161594720
Plan administrator’s name COMET FLASHER, INC
Plan administrator’s address 1 BABCOCK STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14210
Administrator’s telephone number 7168219595

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2012-10-12
Name of individual signing JAMES L. CASEY

DOS Process Agent

Name Role Address
THE CORPORATION DOS Process Agent 20 LIVINGSTON STREET, GENESEO, NY, United States, 14454

Filings

Filing Number Date Filed Type Effective Date
081218000504 2008-12-18 ANNULMENT OF DISSOLUTION 2008-12-18
DP-1696703 2004-06-30 DISSOLUTION BY PROCLAMATION 2004-06-30
001019000653 2000-10-19 CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION 2000-10-19

OSHA's Inspections within Industry

Inspection Nr Report ID Date Opened Site Address
340155621 0213600 2014-12-29 1 BABCOCK STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14210
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2015-01-14
Emphasis N: LEAD
Case Closed 2015-07-28

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 928725
Safety Yes
Health Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100022 A02
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 1200.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition: a.) Comet Flasher/Weld Area - On or about 12/29/14, the floor of this area was filled with materials, such as pallets of sandbags, galvanized sign holders, equipment, and other materials, while employees were working. The floor of this workroom/work area was not maintained in a clean condition. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100132 D02
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 1200.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment: a.) Facility - On or about 12/29/14, laborers work performing a variety of tasks with hazards, including road work (flagging, placement of signs on functioning highways, placement and removal of traffic signals), welding and cutting galvanized steel, grinding galvanized steel, filling sandbags, removing impacted dirt from 'stubs', etc. The employer has a variety of PPE, such as hard hats, high visibility vests, work gloves, nitrile gloves, etc. that are available, but not required, in all instances, for the employees to use. The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01003A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 C
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 880.0
Initial Penalty 1600.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 8
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use: a.) Facility - On or about 12/29/14, employees are provided and wear 3M half face elastomeric respirators with P100 filters or filtering face pieces while welding and cutting galvanized steel and dry sweeping the floors of the warehouse (1st and 2nd floors), which contains peeling paint from the ceilings/walls and bird droppings. The employer has not developed and implemented a written respiratory protection program with the required worksite-specific procedures and elements for respiratory protection use. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01003B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 D01 III
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form: a) Facility garage/welding area - On or about 12/29/14, the welder welds, cuts and grinds galvanized steel to make a variety of materials including sign posts holders, railings, etc. The galvanized steel is coated with zinc which generates a plume of smoke that includes, but is not necessarily limited to zinc/zinc oxide, and saw cutting/grinding generate galvanized steel dust. The employer has not identified and evaluated the respiratory hazards in the workplace, including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form. ABATEMENT CERTTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01003C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 E06 I
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(6)(i): The employer did not obtain from the physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator: a) Facility - On or about 12/29/14, employee are provided and wear half face 3M elastomeric respirators with P100 filters while welding, grinding and torch cutting galvanized steel, and while dry sweeping dirt/dust from the floors of the facility (1st and 2nd). The employer did not obtain from the physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01003D
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 K03
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace: a) Facility - On or about 12/29/14, the employer provides 3M half face elastomeric respirators for employees to use, as well as, filtering facepieces while employees are painting, welding/torch cutting/saw cutting/grinding galvanized steel, and while dry sweeping the floors (1st, 2nd) of the warehouse where there is obvious peeling paint (multi-layered) and bird droppings. The employer has not provided the employees with training for respiratory protection use prior to the employees wearing the respiratory protection. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01004A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100157 C01
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 660.0
Initial Penalty 1200.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a) Facility warehouse and weld area - On or about 12/29/14, most fire extinguishers for the facility were not mounted on the walls, located and identified so that they were readily accessible. Employees weld, torch and saw cut steel; use a propane-powered fork lift; store gasoline in the warehouse; and, use quantities of flammable chemicals such as 99% Isopropyl alcohol. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01004B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100157 G02
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter: a) Facility - On or about 12/29/14, employees weld and torch cut in the garage/weld area, and for which fire extinguishers are provided and used, if needed. The employer does not provide training to the employees, required to use the fire extinguishers for this type of work, to familiarize the employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with the incipient stage fire fighting. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01005A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100178 L01 II
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 880.0
Initial Penalty 1600.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT): a.) Facility - On or about 12/29/14, the employees working in the warehouse operate a propane-powered Daewoo PIT. The employer had provided some of the required training, but had not yet completed the 'hands-on' portion of the training on the Daewoo PIT. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01005B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100178 Q07
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 7
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service: a) Facility - On or about 12/29/14, the Daewoo, propane-powered forklift is used to move materials and equipment throughout the facility and 2nd floor of the complex. The employer does not have a requirement for the employees to examine the forklift prior to its use. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01006A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100215 A02
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 880.0
Initial Penalty 1600.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections: a) Garage/Weld Area - On or about 12/29/14, the bench-mounted grinder used to grind galvanized metal spurs, welds, and other materials did not have safety guards, as required. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01006B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100215 A04
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work: a) Garage/weld area - On or about 12/29/14, the bench mounted grinder is used on a weekly basis for grinding used galvanized metal signs holders, welds and other work. The grinding wheel did not have a work rest to support offhand grinding work. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01007A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100252 C01 IV
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 660.0
Initial Penalty 1200.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.252(c)(1)(iv): Hazard communication. The employer shall include the potentially hazardous materials employed in fluxes, coatings, coverings, and filler metals, all of which are potentially used in welding and cutting, or are released to the atmosphere during welding and cutting, in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (� 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of such materials and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of � 1910.1200. Potentially hazardous materials shall include but not be limited to the materials itemized in paragraphs (c)(5) through (c)(12) of this section. a.) Garage/weld area - On or about 12/29/14, the welder welds galvanized (creates zinc oxide) steel brackets, sign posts and other materials on up to a daily basis. The employer has not provided Hazard Communication training for employees who weld and are exposed to fluxes, coatings, coverings, and filler materials that could be released into the atmosphere during welding and cutting operations. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01007B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101200 H01
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a.) Facility - On or about 12/29/14, employees work with, but not necessarily limited to: 99% Isopropyl alcohol for cleaning signs; paint with Rustoleum Paints; use Goof-Off for cleaning; use propane for the powered industrial truck; weld and torch cut galvanized metal which generates zinc-bearing fumes; and, use gasoline. The employer has not provided Hazard Communication training to the employees who work with and have exposure to these chemicals. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01008A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101025 D02
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 880.0
Initial Penalty 1600.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 5
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2): An initial determination was not made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level: a) Warehouse Areas 1st and 2nd floors - On or about 12/29/15, employees dry sweep the floors over which lead-containing (1-5% lead by weight), flaking paint has accumulated. The employer has not made an initial determination to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01008B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 D03 I
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(3)(i): The employer did not monitor employee exposures and did not base the initial determinations on the employee exposure monitoring results and any of the relevant considerations described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(3)(i)(A) through (C): a.) Warehouse 2nd floor - On or about 12/29/14, employees had performed construction activities, including the fabrication and installation of galvanized railing, which included dry sweeping of the area for preparation and clean-up. The second floor warehouse had accumulations of lead-bearing (1-5% lead by weight) paint flakes from the walls and ceilings. The employer did not monitor employee exposures to lead to determine exposure levels while working under these conditions. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01009A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101025 H02 II
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 880.0
Initial Penalty 1600.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 5
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(2)(ii): Shoveling, sweeping or brushing methods were used to remove lead accumulations where vacuuming or other equally effective methods were available and feasible: a) Facility Warehouse areas 1st and second floors - On or about 12/29/14, the walls and ceilings of the warehouse are covered with old, peeling layers of lead-bearing (1-5% lead by weight) paint which accumulates on the floors of the warehouse and in the stairwells. The employees are required to dry sweep the floors and use respiratory protection while performing this task. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 01009B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19260062 H02
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1926.62(h)(2): Where possible, clean-up of floors and other surfaces where lead accumulated was not accomplished by (HEPA) vacuuming or other methods that minimized the likelihood of lead becoming airborne: a.) Warehouse 1st and 2nd floors - On or about 12/2/14, employees were dry sweeping the warehouse floors which contained accumulations of lead-bearing (1-5%) paint from the flaking walls, pillars and ceilings. The employer did not ensure that the clean-up of floors and other surfaces where lead accumulated was accomplished by High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuuming or other methods that minimized the likelihood of lead becoming airborne. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19040007 A
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1904.7(a): The employer did not record workplace injuries and illnesses that would be considered to meet the general recording criteria, and therefore to be recordable, if it results in any of the following: death, days away from work, restricted work or transfer to another job, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness. You must also consider a case to meet the general recording criteria if it involves a significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it does not result in death, days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness. a.) Facility - On or about Oct 2014, an employee suffered an eye injury which required medical treatment, prescription medication and resulted in a lost work day. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19040029 B03
Issuance Date 2015-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2015-04-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Contest Date 2015-02-20
Final Order 2015-05-22
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and on an incident report (OSHA Form 301or equivalent) within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness had occurred. a.) Facility - On or about 12/29/14, a review of recordable injuries sustained in 2014 determined that the following was not recorded with 7 days of the employer receiving information of the injury/illness: 1.) On or about 3/28/2014, an employee suffered an avulsion of the finger, which resulted in medical treatment and 1 lost day. 2.) On or about 7/16/2014, an employee suffered from a torn meniscus, which required medical treatment and resulted in greater than 30 days off. On or about September 25, 2014 an employee suffered from an eye injury, which required medical treatment and resulted in 1 lost day. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
339258121 0215800 2013-08-07 7209 STATE ROUTE 281, PREBLE, NY, 13141
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2013-08-07
Case Closed 2014-01-10

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 835416
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100134 C02 I
Issuance Date 2013-12-02
Abatement Due Date 2014-01-09
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 1200.0
Final Order 2013-12-17
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a. Within the workplace, on or about 08/07/13: An employee was using an N95 filtering face piece when spray painting. The employee had not received a medical evaluation to ensure their fitness to wear the negative pressure respirator. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 F01
Issuance Date 2013-12-02
Abatement Due Date 2013-12-20
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2013-12-17
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting face piece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) as stated in this paragraph: a. Within the workplace, on or about 08/07/13: An employee was using an N95 filtering face piece when spray painting. The employee had not been fit tested. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Paycheck Protection Program

Loan Number Loan Funded Date SBA Origination Office Code Loan Delivery Method Borrower Street Address
3438638610 2021-03-17 0296 PPP 2855 Clinton St, Buffalo, NY, 14224-1453
Loan Status Date 2022-01-20
Loan Status Paid in Full
Loan Maturity in Months 60
SBA Guaranty Percentage 100
Loan Approval Amount (at origination) 260000
Loan Approval Amount (current) 260000
Undisbursed Amount 0
Franchise Name -
Lender Location ID 56102
Servicing Lender Name KeyBank National Association
Servicing Lender Address 127 Public Sq, CLEVELAND, OH, 44114-1217
Rural or Urban Indicator U
Hubzone N
LMI N
Business Age Description Existing or more than 2 years old
Project Address Buffalo, ERIE, NY, 14224-1453
Project Congressional District NY-26
Number of Employees 20
NAICS code 238990
Borrower Race Unanswered
Borrower Ethnicity Unknown/NotStated
Business Type Subchapter S Corporation
Originating Lender ID 56102
Originating Lender Name KeyBank National Association
Originating Lender Address CLEVELAND, OH
Gender Unanswered
Veteran Unanswered
Forgiveness Amount 261916.16
Forgiveness Paid Date 2022-01-03

Motor Carrier Census

USDOT Number Carrier Operation MCS-150 Form Date MCS-150 Mileage MCS-150 Year Power Units Drivers Operation Classification
1498793 Intrastate Non-Hazmat 2023-02-06 25000 2022 15 15 Private(Property)
Legal Name COMET FLASHER INC
DBA Name -
Physical Address 2855 CLINTON STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14224, US
Mailing Address 2855 CLINTON STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14224, US
Phone (716) 821-9595
Fax (716) 821-7742
E-mail JAMESW@COMETFLASHER.COM

Safety Measurement System - All Transportation

Total Number of Inspections for the measurement period (24 months) 8
Driver Fitness BASIC Serious Violation Indicator No
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC Acute/Critical Indicator No
Unsafe Driving BASIC Acute/Critical Indicator No
Driver Fitness BASIC Roadside Performance measure value .14
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance BASIC Roadside Performance measure value 0
Total Number of Driver Inspections for the measurment period 8
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC Roadside Performance measure value 6.81
Total Number of Vehicle Inspections for the measurement period 6
Controlled Substances and Alcohol BASIC Roadside Performance measure value 0
Unsafe Driving BASIC Roadside Performance Measure Value .66
Number of inspections with at least one Driver Fitness BASIC violation 2
Number of inspections with at least one Hours-of-Service BASIC violation 0
Total Number of Driver Inspections containing at least one Driver Out-of-Service Violation 0
Number of inspections with at least one Vehicle Maintenance BASIC violation 5
Total Number of Vehicle Inspections containing at least one Vehicle Out-of-Service violation 2
Number of inspections with at least one Controlled Substances and Alcohol BASIC violation 0
Number of inspections with at least one Unsafe Driving BASIC violation 1

Inspections

Unique report number of the inspection SPB3100128
State abbreviation that indicates the state the inspector is from NY
The date of the inspection 2024-12-04
ID that indicates the level of inspection Walk-around
State abbreviation that indicates where the inspection occurred NY
Time weight of the inspection 3
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Driver 0
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to vehicle 0
Number of violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Description of the type of the main unit STRAIGHT TRUCK
Description of the make of the main unit FORD
License plate of the main unit 97461MM
License state of the main unit NY
Vehicle Identification Number of the main unit 1FDUF5GN9RDA28492
Unsafe Driving BASIC inspection Y
Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC inspection Y
Driver Fitness BASIC inspection Y
Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC inspection Y
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC inspection Y
Total number of BASIC violations 2
Number of Unsafe Driving BASIC violations 0
Number of Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC violations 0
Number of Driver Fitness BASIC violations 0
Number of Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC violations 0
Number of Vehicle Maintenance BASIC violations 2
Number of Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC violations 0
Unique report number of the inspection D305400425
State abbreviation that indicates the state the inspector is from NY
The date of the inspection 2024-10-07
ID that indicates the level of inspection Walk-around
State abbreviation that indicates where the inspection occurred NY
Time weight of the inspection 3
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Driver 0
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to vehicle 0
Number of violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Description of the type of the main unit STRAIGHT TRUCK
Description of the make of the main unit CHEVROLET
License plate of the main unit 30078MH
License state of the main unit NY
Vehicle Identification Number of the main unit 4KBC4B1U07J800112
Unsafe Driving BASIC inspection Y
Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC inspection Y
Driver Fitness BASIC inspection Y
Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC inspection Y
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC inspection Y
Total number of BASIC violations 1
Number of Unsafe Driving BASIC violations 0
Number of Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC violations 0
Number of Driver Fitness BASIC violations 0
Number of Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC violations 0
Number of Vehicle Maintenance BASIC violations 1
Number of Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC violations 0
Unique report number of the inspection SPD0272509
State abbreviation that indicates the state the inspector is from NY
The date of the inspection 2024-07-18
ID that indicates the level of inspection Driver-Only
State abbreviation that indicates where the inspection occurred NY
Time weight of the inspection 3
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Driver 0
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to vehicle 0
Number of violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Description of the type of the main unit STRAIGHT TRUCK
Description of the make of the main unit FORD
License plate of the main unit 97461MM
License state of the main unit NY
Vehicle Identification Number of the main unit 1FDXF47Y85EB29898
Unsafe Driving BASIC inspection Y
Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC inspection Y
Driver Fitness BASIC inspection Y
Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC inspection Y
Total number of BASIC violations 1
Number of Unsafe Driving BASIC violations 1
Number of Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC violations 0
Number of Driver Fitness BASIC violations 0
Number of Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC violations 0
Number of Vehicle Maintenance BASIC violations 0
Number of Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC violations 0
Unique report number of the inspection SPD0292010
State abbreviation that indicates the state the inspector is from NY
The date of the inspection 2024-04-17
ID that indicates the level of inspection Walk-around
State abbreviation that indicates where the inspection occurred NY
Time weight of the inspection 2
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Driver 0
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to vehicle 1
Number of violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations 1
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Description of the type of the main unit STRAIGHT TRUCK
Description of the make of the main unit CHEV
License plate of the main unit 30078MH
License state of the main unit NY
Vehicle Identification Number of the main unit 4KBC4B1U07J800112
Unsafe Driving BASIC inspection Y
Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC inspection Y
Driver Fitness BASIC inspection Y
Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC inspection Y
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC inspection Y
Total number of BASIC violations 3
Number of Unsafe Driving BASIC violations 0
Number of Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC violations 0
Number of Driver Fitness BASIC violations 0
Number of Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC violations 0
Number of Vehicle Maintenance BASIC violations 3
Number of Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC violations 0
Unique report number of the inspection SPD0281283
State abbreviation that indicates the state the inspector is from NY
The date of the inspection 2023-12-18
ID that indicates the level of inspection Driver-Only
State abbreviation that indicates where the inspection occurred NY
Time weight of the inspection 1
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Driver 0
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to vehicle 0
Number of violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Description of the type of the main unit STRAIGHT TRUCK
Description of the make of the main unit GMC
License plate of the main unit 74151ML
License state of the main unit NY
Vehicle Identification Number of the main unit 1GDE5C1G78F400937
Description of the type of the secondary unit SEMI-TRAILER
License plate of the secondary unit CE40400
License state of the secondary unit NY
Vehicle Identification Number of the secondary unit 46UFU1822B1135494
Unsafe Driving BASIC inspection Y
Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC inspection Y
Driver Fitness BASIC inspection Y
Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC inspection Y
Total number of BASIC violations 1
Number of Unsafe Driving BASIC violations 0
Number of Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC violations 0
Number of Driver Fitness BASIC violations 1
Number of Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC violations 0
Number of Vehicle Maintenance BASIC violations 0
Number of Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC violations 0
Unique report number of the inspection SPE0273962
State abbreviation that indicates the state the inspector is from NY
The date of the inspection 2023-09-15
ID that indicates the level of inspection Full
State abbreviation that indicates where the inspection occurred NY
Time weight of the inspection 1
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Driver 0
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to vehicle 1
Number of violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations 1
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Description of the type of the main unit STRAIGHT TRUCK
Description of the make of the main unit CHEV
License plate of the main unit 30078MH
License state of the main unit NY
Vehicle Identification Number of the main unit 4KBC4B1U07J800112
Unsafe Driving BASIC inspection Y
Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC inspection Y
Driver Fitness BASIC inspection Y
Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC inspection Y
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC inspection Y
Total number of BASIC violations 4
Number of Unsafe Driving BASIC violations 0
Number of Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC violations 0
Number of Driver Fitness BASIC violations 0
Number of Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC violations 0
Number of Vehicle Maintenance BASIC violations 4
Number of Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC violations 0
Unique report number of the inspection SPC0159145
State abbreviation that indicates the state the inspector is from NY
The date of the inspection 2023-07-27
ID that indicates the level of inspection Walk-around
State abbreviation that indicates where the inspection occurred NY
Time weight of the inspection 1
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Driver 0
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to vehicle 0
Number of violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Description of the type of the main unit STRAIGHT TRUCK
Description of the make of the main unit CHEV
License plate of the main unit 30078MH
License state of the main unit NY
Vehicle Identification Number of the main unit 4KBC4B1U07J800112
Unsafe Driving BASIC inspection Y
Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC inspection Y
Driver Fitness BASIC inspection Y
Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC inspection Y
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC inspection Y
Total number of BASIC violations 3
Number of Unsafe Driving BASIC violations 0
Number of Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC violations 0
Number of Driver Fitness BASIC violations 1
Number of Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC violations 0
Number of Vehicle Maintenance BASIC violations 2
Number of Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC violations 0
Unique report number of the inspection 0321005635
State abbreviation that indicates the state the inspector is from NY
The date of the inspection 2023-07-06
ID that indicates the level of inspection Walk-around
State abbreviation that indicates where the inspection occurred NY
Time weight of the inspection 1
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Driver 0
Number of Out-Of-Service violations related to vehicle 0
Number of violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations 0
Total number of Out-Of-Service violations related to Hazardous Materials 0
Description of the type of the main unit STRAIGHT TRUCK
Description of the make of the main unit CHEV
License plate of the main unit 30689NC
License state of the main unit NY
Vehicle Identification Number of the main unit 1GBJ6C1G68F410251
Unsafe Driving BASIC inspection Y
Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC inspection Y
Driver Fitness BASIC inspection Y
Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC inspection Y
Vehicle Maintenance BASIC inspection Y
Total number of BASIC violations 0
Number of Unsafe Driving BASIC violations 0
Number of Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC violations 0
Number of Driver Fitness BASIC violations 0
Number of Controlled Substances/Alcohol BASIC violations 0
Number of Vehicle Maintenance BASIC violations 0
Number of Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC violations 0

Violations

The date of the inspection 2024-12-04
Code of the violation 39395F
Name of the BASIC Vehicle Maintenance
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation N
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 0
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 2
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 3
The description of a violation Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
The description of the violation group Emergency Equipment
The unit a violation is cited against Vehicle main unit
The date of the inspection 2024-12-04
Code of the violation 39395A1
Name of the BASIC Vehicle Maintenance
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation N
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 0
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 2
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 3
The description of a violation Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
The description of the violation group Emergency Equipment
The unit a violation is cited against Vehicle main unit
The date of the inspection 2024-10-07
Code of the violation 3939ALSML
Name of the BASIC Vehicle Maintenance
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation N
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 0
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 2
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 3
The description of a violation Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
The description of the violation group Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
The unit a violation is cited against Vehicle main unit
The date of the inspection 2024-07-18
Code of the violation 3922C
Name of the BASIC Unsafe Driving
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation N
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 0
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 5
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 3
The description of a violation Failure to obey traffic control device
The description of the violation group Dangerous Driving
The unit a violation is cited against Driver
The date of the inspection 2024-04-17
Code of the violation 3939TS
Name of the BASIC Vehicle Maintenance
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation Y
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 2
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 6
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 2
The description of a violation Inoperative turn signal
The description of the violation group Lighting
The unit a violation is cited against Vehicle main unit
The date of the inspection 2024-04-17
Code of the violation 3939BRKLAMP
Name of the BASIC Vehicle Maintenance
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation N
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 0
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 6
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 2
The description of a violation Inoperative Brake Lamps
The description of the violation group Lighting
The unit a violation is cited against Vehicle main unit
The date of the inspection 2024-04-17
Code of the violation 39355D1
Name of the BASIC Vehicle Maintenance
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation N
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 0
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 4
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 2
The description of a violation CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)
The description of the violation group Brakes All Others
The unit a violation is cited against Vehicle main unit
The date of the inspection 2023-12-18
Code of the violation 39141A
Name of the BASIC Driver Fitness
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation N
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 0
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 1
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 1
The description of a violation Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail
The description of the violation group Medical Certificate
The unit a violation is cited against Driver
The date of the inspection 2023-09-15
Code of the violation 3965B
Name of the BASIC Vehicle Maintenance
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation N
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 0
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 3
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 1
The description of a violation Oil and/or grease leak
The description of the violation group Other Vehicle Defect
The unit a violation is cited against Vehicle main unit
The date of the inspection 2023-09-15
Code of the violation 3939
Name of the BASIC Vehicle Maintenance
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation N
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 0
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 2
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 1
The description of a violation Inoperable Required Lamp
The description of the violation group Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
The unit a violation is cited against Vehicle main unit
The date of the inspection 2023-07-27
Code of the violation 39330
Name of the BASIC Vehicle Maintenance
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation N
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 0
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 3
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 1
The description of a violation Improper battery installation
The description of the violation group Other Vehicle Defect
The unit a violation is cited against Vehicle main unit
The date of the inspection 2023-09-15
Code of the violation 393100B
Name of the BASIC Vehicle Maintenance
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation Y
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 2
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 7
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 1
The description of a violation Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo
The description of the violation group Improper Load Securement
The unit a violation is cited against Vehicle main unit
The date of the inspection 2023-07-27
Code of the violation 39378
Name of the BASIC Vehicle Maintenance
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation N
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 0
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 1
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 1
The description of a violation Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
The description of the violation group Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
The unit a violation is cited against Vehicle main unit
The date of the inspection 2023-07-27
Code of the violation 39141AF
Name of the BASIC Driver Fitness
The violation is identified as Out-Of-Service violation N
The weight that is assigned to a violation if it's identified as an Out-Of-Service violation 0
The severity weight that is assigned to a violation 1
The time weight that is assigned to a violation 1
The description of a violation Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate.
The description of the violation group Medical Certificate
The unit a violation is cited against Driver

Date of last update: 30 Mar 2025

Sources: New York Secretary of State