OSHA Inspection: PHOENIX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, INC.

Issued

2011-07-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1080.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): Outlet boxes were not provided with covers, faceplates, or fixture canopies:    a) The employer did not guard or otherwise protect employees from accidental contact with energized outlets and switches operating at 120 volts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2011-07-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $1870.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1):  No employer shall permit an employee to work in such proximity to any part of an electric powercircuit that the employee could contact the electric power circuit in the course of work, unless the employee is protected against electric shock bydeenergizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means:    a) Employees were exposed to electrical hazards where carpentry work was conducted within 2 feet of a service drop power line having a voltage rating of 120/240 volts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2011-07-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet(1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provisionin paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it isinfeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets therequirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fallprotection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complieswith 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.    a) East Wall - Employees were not protected from the hazard of falling from second story wall openings.    b) North Wall - Employees were not protected from the hazard of falling from second story wall openings.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2011-07-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used:    a) Worn and frayed electrical cords were used to supply electrical power to tools and equipment at the site.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).