342098035
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0213600
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2017-02-08
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1740 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
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Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
|
Close Conference |
2017-02-23
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Case Closed |
2017-08-25
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1149218 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100028 B06 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-03-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-06 |
Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
5070.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-03-28 |
Final Order |
2017-06-08 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment was protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard. a) Production area: On or about and prior to 2/09/2017, employees were exposed to a fall hazard from a walkway adjacent to metal open-face pickling tanks containing corrosive bath solutions. Tank sides were <39" above the walking platform surface. |
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342097326
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0213600
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2017-02-08
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1740 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
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|
Inspection Type |
Referral
|
Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Health
|
Close Conference |
2017-02-23
|
Case Closed |
2017-08-25
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Related Activity
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
1180794 |
Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100124 J03 |
Issuance Date |
2017-03-06 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-06 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3802.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-03-28 |
Final Order |
2017-06-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.124(j)(3): Periodic inspections of all dipping and coating equipment, including covers, drains, overflow piping, and electrical and fire-extinguishing systems were not conducted, and deficiencies were not promptly corrected: a) Production Area, tank #2 - On or about and prior to 02/09/2017, periodic inspection(s) of all dipping and coating equipment including, but not limited to, low-level control switch for the tank heating element was not performed. |
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341492189
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0213600
|
2016-05-20
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1740 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
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|
Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Health
|
Close Conference |
2016-05-20
|
Case Closed |
2018-03-08
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1087133 |
Health |
Yes |
|
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1149667 |
Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100022 A03 |
Issuance Date |
2016-10-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-11-10 |
Current Penalty |
2057.55 |
Initial Penalty |
3741.0 |
Final Order |
2016-11-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Every floor, working place, and passageway was not kept free from protruding nails, splinters, holes, or loose boards: a) Dip tank area - On or about 5/20/16, the elevated walkways around the dip tanks were in disrepair exposing employees to a tripping/slipping hazard. Metal grates and wooden planks have been placed over the original flooring in an attempt to cover over previous deterioration. These materials were also deteriorated creating an unsafe walking surface. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
Issuance Date |
2016-10-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-11-28 |
Current Penalty |
2743.4 |
Initial Penalty |
4988.0 |
Final Order |
2016-11-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
10 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) Dip tank Area - On or about 5/20/16, employees work with, and are exposed to hydrochloric acid (a corrosive material) when working at the dip tanks and when replenishing the tanks. An eyewash was not located within the work area immediate use. ABATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 II |
Issuance Date |
2016-10-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-11-28 |
Current Penalty |
2743.4 |
Initial Penalty |
4988.0 |
Final Order |
2016-11-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
20 |
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: a) Throughout Facility - On or about 5/20/16, employees operate various fork trucks every day to move racks of parts and large parts. Employees have not received the required training nor were the operators' performance evaluated in the workplace. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100179 B08 |
Issuance Date |
2016-10-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-11-10 |
Current Penalty |
2743.4 |
Initial Penalty |
4988.0 |
Final Order |
2016-11-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
40 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(8): Employee(s) other than designated personnel were permitted to operate crane(s): a) Throughout facility - On or about 5/20/16, the employer did not designate qualified/knowledgeable personnel to operate cranes included, but not limited to the 10-ton crane. Any employee was allowed to operate the cranes after general information from more senior personnel. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
01005A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100179 G01 V |
Issuance Date |
2016-10-26 |
Current Penalty |
2743.4 |
Initial Penalty |
4988.0 |
Final Order |
2016-11-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
15 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not constructed to prevent electrical shock: a) Warehouse Area - On or about 5/20/16, the pendant control for the 10 ton bridge crane had the wires pulled away from the housing exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
01005B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100179 J01 II |
Issuance Date |
2016-10-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-11-28 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-11-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
40 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(1)(ii): The employer did not performed frequent and periodic inspections as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section: a) Throughout facility - On or about 5/20/16, cranes were not inspected frequently or periodically. The pendant controls were in disrepair, wires were pulled away from the housing, and housings were cracked and taped together exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
01006A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
Issuance Date |
2016-10-26 |
Current Penalty |
2057.55 |
Initial Penalty |
3741.0 |
Final Order |
2016-11-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
30 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: a) Throughout Establishment - On or about 5/20/16, bench grinders throughout the facility were missing work rests or work rests were not adjusted to within one eighth inch of the abrasive wheel. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
Citation ID |
01006B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
Issuance Date |
2016-10-26 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-11-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
30 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) Throughout Establishment - On or about 5/20/16, bench grinders throughout the facility were missing tongue guards or had tongue guards which were not adjusted to within one quarter inch of the abrasive wheel. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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Citation ID |
01007A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2016-10-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-12-28 |
Current Penalty |
2743.3 |
Initial Penalty |
4988.0 |
Final Order |
2016-11-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
50 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): a) Throughout Facility - On or about 5/20/16, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program for employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, hydrochloric acid, molten zinc, zinc particulate, and aqua ammonia. A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for: 1) Labeling and other forms of warning; 2) Safety Data Sheets; AND 3) Employee information and training will be met. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
Citation ID |
01007B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 F06 |
Issuance Date |
2016-10-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-12-28 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-11-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
10 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section: a) Dip tank area - On or about 5/20/16, four acid tanks containing hydrochloric acid, two rinse tanks containing ammonia and zinc-chloride mix, and one molten galvanizing tank were not labeled with an identity and an appropriate hazard warning. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
Citation ID |
01007C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2016-10-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-12-28 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-11-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
50 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals or materials in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area: a) Throughout Facility - On or about 5/20/16, employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, hydrochloric acid, molten zinc, zinc particulate, and aqua ammonia were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with. Employees shall be informed of: 1) The requirements of this section; 2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets Employee training shall include at least: 1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100134 K06 |
Issuance Date |
2016-10-26 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-11-03 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-11-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
40 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer: a) Throughout Facility - Employees voluntarily wear Willson filtering face-piece particulate respirators for protection against zinc dust and other dusts every day. The employees were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D of the respiratory protection standard. ABATMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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307555029
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0213600
|
2004-04-13
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1740 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
|
|
Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Safety
|
Close Conference |
2004-04-13
|
Case Closed |
2004-04-13
|
Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
203733779 |
|
|
305229999
|
0213600
|
2002-06-11
|
1740 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
|
|
Inspection Type |
Referral
|
Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Safety
|
Close Conference |
2002-07-17
|
Case Closed |
2003-01-17
|
Related Activity
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
201333424 |
Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100067 C02 V |
Issuance Date |
2002-07-19 |
Abatement Due Date |
2002-08-01 |
Current Penalty |
700.0 |
Initial Penalty |
700.0 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
02 |
|
Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100252 A01 II |
Issuance Date |
2002-07-19 |
Abatement Due Date |
2002-08-21 |
Current Penalty |
500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
700.0 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
02 |
|
Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100252 A02 IIIA1 |
Issuance Date |
2002-07-19 |
Abatement Due Date |
2002-08-21 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
02 |
|
Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100252 A02 IV |
Issuance Date |
2002-07-19 |
Abatement Due Date |
2002-08-21 |
Current Penalty |
500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
700.0 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
02 |
|
|
100667179
|
0213600
|
1988-02-02
|
1740 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
|
|
Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Safety
|
Close Conference |
1988-02-02
|
Case Closed |
1988-02-02
|
Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
100865799 |
|
|
100865799
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0213600
|
1987-12-11
|
1740 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
|
|
Inspection Type |
Planned
|
Scope |
Complete
|
Safety/Health |
Safety
|
Close Conference |
1987-12-14
|
Emphasis |
N: VARIANCE
|
Case Closed |
1988-02-03
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100178 N04 |
Issuance Date |
1987-12-21 |
Abatement Due Date |
1988-01-14 |
Current Penalty |
240.0 |
Initial Penalty |
240.0 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
12 |
|
Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100178 P01 |
Issuance Date |
1987-12-21 |
Abatement Due Date |
1988-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
12 |
|
Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H |
Issuance Date |
1987-12-21 |
Abatement Due Date |
1988-01-14 |
Current Penalty |
240.0 |
Initial Penalty |
240.0 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
40 |
|
Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19040002 A |
Issuance Date |
1987-12-21 |
Abatement Due Date |
1988-01-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
40 |
|
Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100023 C03 |
Issuance Date |
1987-12-21 |
Abatement Due Date |
1988-01-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
|
Citation ID |
02003 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100025 D01 X |
Issuance Date |
1987-12-21 |
Abatement Due Date |
1987-12-31 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
|
Citation ID |
02004 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100145 F03 III |
Issuance Date |
1987-12-21 |
Abatement Due Date |
1988-01-07 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
|
Citation ID |
02005 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100157 E03 |
Issuance Date |
1987-12-21 |
Abatement Due Date |
1988-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
20 |
|
|
2026235
|
0213600
|
1985-03-06
|
1740 ELMWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
|
|
Inspection Type |
Referral
|
Scope |
Complete
|
Safety/Health |
Health
|
Close Conference |
1985-03-06
|
Case Closed |
1985-03-06
|
Related Activity
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
900521576 |
Health |
Yes |
|
|
1005826
|
0213600
|
1984-12-10
|
1740 ELMWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY, 14207
|
|
Inspection Type |
Planned
|
Scope |
Complete
|
Safety/Health |
Safety
|
Close Conference |
1984-12-11
|
Case Closed |
1996-12-31
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100022 C |
Issuance Date |
1984-12-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
1985-01-11 |
Current Penalty |
240.0 |
Initial Penalty |
240.0 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
7 |
|
Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100178 N04 |
Issuance Date |
1984-12-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
1985-01-11 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
|
Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 III |
Issuance Date |
1984-12-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
1985-01-11 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
|
|
10814333
|
0213600
|
1982-08-18
|
1740 ELMWOOD AVE, Buffalo, NY, 14207
|
|
Inspection Type |
Planned
|
Scope |
Complete
|
Safety/Health |
Safety
|
Close Conference |
1982-08-18
|
Case Closed |
1982-12-03
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100179 B05 |
Issuance Date |
1982-08-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
1982-10-12 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
|
Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100179 L01 |
Issuance Date |
1982-08-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
1982-10-12 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
|
Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100179 M01 |
Issuance Date |
1982-08-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
1982-10-12 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
|
Citation ID |
01006 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100252 A02 IVC |
Issuance Date |
1982-08-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
1982-08-19 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
|
Citation ID |
01007 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100303 E |
Issuance Date |
1982-08-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
1982-09-15 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
|
Citation ID |
01008 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100303 F |
Issuance Date |
1982-08-23 |
Abatement Due Date |
1982-09-15 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
|
|
10818342
|
0213600
|
1978-01-18
|
1740 ELMWOOD AVE, Buffalo, NY, 14207
|
|
Inspection Type |
FollowUp |
Scope |
Complete |
Safety/Health |
Safety |
Close Conference |
1978-01-18 |
Case Closed |
1984-03-10 |
|
10817617
|
0213600
|
1976-10-06
|
1738 ELMWOOD AVE, Buffalo, NY, 14207
|
|
Inspection Type |
FollowUp |
Scope |
Complete |
Safety/Health |
Safety |
Close Conference |
1976-10-06 |
Case Closed |
1984-03-10 |
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