OSHA Inspection: BAKAC, INC.

Issued

Apr 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):  Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:    a)  Employees exposed to struck-by hazards that could result in eye injury were not provided with eye protection.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 2, 2012

Abate by

Apr 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1):  Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:    a)  Employees were operating a Bosch electric grinder which was not equipped with a guard.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i):  The employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites:    a)  Employees were provided with electrical tools and equipment connected by cord and plug without the use of an assured equipment grounding conductor program or ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's).    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    a)  Employees were using electrical power tools which were plugged into extension cords which was missing a ground pin.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1):  Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    a)  Extension cords  used by employees to power hand tool had been damaged and lacked insulation.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.