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Overview for Complaint #:1642920 = RESOLVED
Complaint at:  550 MADISON AVENUE BIN: 1035769    Borough: MANHATTAN    ZIP: 10022
Re:  FDNY REQUESTS A STRUCTUAL STABILITY INSPECTION DUE AACETYLENE TANK EXPLOSION ON THE 34TH FLOOR

Category Code: 30      BUILDING SHAKING/VIBRATING/STRUCT STABILITY AFFECTED

Special District: MID - MIDTOWN

Assigned To: CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ENFORCMENT Priority:  A    
Received from FDNY

Received:   07/12/2023      Block:  1291 Lot:  10   Community Board:  105
Owner:   OAC 550 OWNER LLC  

Last Inspection:   07/20/2023 - - BY BADGE # 3416
Disposition:   07/20/2023 - L2 - STOP WORK ORDER FULLY RESCINDED
Comments:   Ok to full rescind. Provided for prior incident of acetylene tank exploded injuring workers was a detailed means n methods, JHA and toolbox talks. Means n methods stated that doesn't permit the unlawful storage of flammable gases on site. No flammable gases on site during inspection. Fire extinguishers in place.
Prev ECB Violation #:    39519142J  39519141H 

Complaint Disposition History

#      Disposition Disposition Inspection Date
Date Code By
 07/20/2023      L2  STOP WORK ORDER FULLY RESCINDED        3416       07/20/2023 
      Ok to full rescind. Provided for prior incident of acetylene tank exploded injuring workers was a detailed means n methods, JHA and toolbox talks. Means n methods stated that doesn't permit the unlawful storage of flammable gases on site. No flammable gases on site during inspection. Fire extinguishers in place.
 07/12/2023      L1  PARTIAL STOP WORK ORDER        3149       07/12/2023 
      An explosion of flammable acetylene tanks that was stored in a gang box overnight on 34 floor,2 workers injured. Inspection reveals sawzall was used to cut the padlock that generate spark that led to explosion,freight elevator used for construction activities with expired permit failure to comply with FDNY code. Stop all hot work operation on site and use of elevator for construction activities provide safety measures and renew permit for operation going forward.Request CSE for reinspection.
 07/12/2023      EJ  COMPLAINT ASSIGNED TO CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ENFORCEMENT        2283       07/12/2023 
      REFER TO CSE


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