OSHA Inspection: J. A. CONSTRUCTION

Issued

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a)  On or about April 10, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and burn hazards from an extension cord that had its insulation pulled away from the plug at a construction site at 13814 Worthington Place in Parker, Colorado.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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)  On or about April 10, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards greater than 12 feet while working without fall protection from the un-decked second floor of a house under construction at 13814 Worthington Place in Parker CO 80134.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):  The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  (a)  On or about April 10, 2012, and at times prior, the employer did not train employees on recognize fall hazards and how to protect themselves from fall hazards.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):  Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:  (a) On or about April 10, 2012, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards while using a step ladder to access the second level of a house while it was folded at a construction site at 13814 Worthington Place in Parker CO 80134.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").