OSHA Inspection: HOPE STREET, LLC

Issued

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1000.00 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) Oxford Mills, 100 West Oxford Street, Philadelphia, PA-  The temporary electrical outlets throughout the site consisted of two 4 inch square electrical junction boxes with knock outs screwed to 2 x 4 studs mounted in 5 gallon plastic buckets which is not in accordance with the junction box's listing and labeling. Observed on or about April 5, 2013.       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(i)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by cabinets or other forms of enclosures, nor by any of the means listed in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this paragraph:      a)  Oxford Mills, 100 West Oxford Street, Philadelphia, PA-  The temporary electrical boxes throughout the site were located on 2x4 lumber mounted in five gallon buckets a short distance off the floors.  The connection at each location for the receptacles was made outside the electrical boxes and the conductors were only guarded against contact by electrical tape and wire nuts.  Contact or strain by tools, materials or debris during demolition activities could cause exposure of energized conductors.  Observed on or about April 5, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(6): Each employee on ramps, runways, and other walkways was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems:     a)  Oxford Mills, 100 West Oxford Street, Philadelphia, PA, North End Stair Tower-  An employee and contractor employees were exposed to fall hazards in that the ramp provided to access the third floor from the temporary scaffold stairs did not have an adequate guard rail.  The planks were approximately 30 feet above the lower level and the top rail height was too low sloping from 27 inches to 30 inches.  Observed on or about April 5, 2013.        Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.