OSHA Inspection: ST. GEORGE CONTRACTORS, LLC

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10):  Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system:    a)  On or about April 24, 2012, employees engaged in roofing activities were not protected from falls in excess of 12 feet while performing roofing activities.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Sample Abatement-Certification Letter).

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 11, 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 24, 2012, employees exposed to fall hazards during roofing activities, were not provided training on fall hazard procedures and procedures.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Sample Abatement-Certification Letter).

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

May 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a)  On or about April 24, 2012, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from utilzing a portable flexible electrical cord, used to provide power to an air compressor, whose outer insulation was damaged in several areas.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Sample Abatement-Certification Letter).

Issued

May 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a)  On or about April 24, 2012, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from utilizing an air compressor with a damaged electrical cord.  The outer insulation had been pulled away, exposed energized conductors, at the plug.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Sample Abatement-Certification Letter).