| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2021-03-19
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| Case Closed |
2021-08-06
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1747520 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100029 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2535.65 |
| Initial Penalty |
3901.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems met the requirement that the top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, that are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (b) of this section (see Figure D11 of this section). a) 93 W. Campbell Road, Schenectady, NY- On or about March 19, 2021, employees were utilizing a work platform with a guardrail top rail approximately 27 inches above the walking-working surface, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately of seven (7) feet. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2028.65 |
| Initial Penalty |
3121.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
10 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: a) 93 W. Campbell Road, Schenectady, NY- On or about and times prior to March 19, 2021, the employer used multiple temporary power strips and extension cords interconnected together as a permanent wiring source, exposing employees to second degree burns. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 J02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2028.65 |
| Initial Penalty |
3121.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
20 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): Receptacles installed in a wet or damp location were not suitable for the location: a) 93 W. Campbell Road, Schenectady, NY- On or about March 19, 2021, employees were exposed to an electrocution hazard while maintaining aquariums and related equipment that were connected to electric receptacles that were not suitable for the wet work environment . |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100304 B03 II A |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
10 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(A):All 125-volt, single-phase, 15-, 20-, and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel did not have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. a) 93 W. Campbell Road, Schenectady, NY- On or about March 19, 2021, employees were exposed to potential injury while working with extension cords and power strips near water sources to energize aquariums and accessories without the use of GFCI protection. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 A02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-04 |
| Current Penalty |
2028.65 |
| Initial Penalty |
3121.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-07-14 |
| Nr Instances |
12 |
| Nr Exposed |
25 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installation(s) 600 volts, nominal, or less were used in prohibited manners:Note: Temporary electrical power and lighting installation(s) may only be used as specified by 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(A) through 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(C). a) 93 W. Campbell Road, Schenectady, NY- On or about March 19, 2021, the employer was using temporary power in the form of extension cords as a permanent power source to energize aquariums, exposing employees to a shock or burn hazard. |
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