OSHA Inspection: NEIL CANNADY DBA CANNADY CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2012-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1920.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(g)(1): The upper hood did not completely enclose the upper portion of the blade down to a point that included the end of the saw arbor. The upper hood shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that it protected the operator from flying splinters, broken saw teeth, etc., and deflected sawdust away from the operator. The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device automatically adjusts itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with stock being cut giving maximum protection possible for the operation being performed:      a)  East exterior area of the structure; On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, two employees were utilizing an Delta Sawbuck, Model 33-150 with missing an upper guard to cut dimensional lumber.    b) East exterior area of the structure; On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, two employees were utilizing an Delta Sawbuck, Model 33-150 with missing lower guards to cut dimensional lumber.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2012-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1440.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1)(i): Safety of equipment was not determined on the basis of suitability of the equipment for an identified purpose as evidenced by listing, labeling, or certification for that identified purpose.      a) East exterior area of the structure; On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, a 2.5 X 4 inch electrical box manufactured to be rigidly mounted was being utilized for an inline switch on a 120 Volt extension cord.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2012-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): In energized installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:      a) East exterior area of the structure; On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, a 120 Volt 2.5 X 4 inch electrical box with an energized inline switch did not have a faceplate.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2012-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-04-17 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 were used:      a) East exterior area of the structure; On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the exterior protective cover of a 3 conductor 120 Volt extension had pulled away from/was never extended to the after market plug. The extra non-energized was also pulled back away from the plug.    b) East exterior area of the structure; On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the exterior protective cover of several 120 Volt tool and extension cords in use exhibited damage throughout their length.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2012-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1440.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, nor  did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502.    a) Main entrance area of the structure; On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the 2nd level landing was being accessed by employees performing miscellaneous carpentry work. The landing did not have guardrails or an other means of fall protection in place.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2012-04-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge:      a) Main entrance area of the structure, 1st to 2nd level; On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the stairway was being utilized by employees performing miscellaneous carpentry work. The stairway did not have a stairrail system in place.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.