OSHA Inspection: E GLOBAL LLC.

Issued

Sep 18, 2012

Abate by

Oct 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):     The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:    On or before April 12, 2012, during construction activities, the employer did not provide programs that identify and eliminate the hazards, such as eye protection, head protection, fall protection, and other hazards associated with the work being performed at the worksite. An effective safety and health program was not implemented on the worksite. Hazards observed, to which employees were exposed, reflect deficiencies in site inspections, training, and enforcement of federal safety and health regulations.

Issued

Sep 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(d)(1):     First-aid supplies were not easily accessible when required:      On or before April 12, 2012, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure that employees and sub-contractor's employees had access to a first aid kit on the worksite.

Issued

Sep 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(g):     Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about April 12, 2012, during construction brick laying activities, the employer did not ensure that quick drenching  eye washing facilities were provided.       NOTE: ANSI Z358.1-1990 5.4.4: Eyewash units shall be in accessible locations that require no more than 10 seconds to reach from the hazard.

Issued

Sep 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a):     Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    On or about April 12, 2012, during construction brick laying activities, the employer did not ensure that a sub-contractor's employees were provided appropriate PPE, effectively used, and maintained. The employer did not ensure that gloves and eye protection, such as safety glasses with side shields or goggles, in some circumstances were provided.  The employer did not ensure such equipment was maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition when not in use, and employees were able to clean or exchange their equipment.

Issued

Sep 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):     Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:    On or about April 12, 2012, during construction activities, the employer allowed sub-contractor's employees to work under other employees working on a ladder above them and did not protect them from the overhead hazards such as falling tools, material etc

Issued

Sep 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

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.    On or before April 12, 2012, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure that sub-contractor's employees using air nailers and circular saws were protected from eye and face injuries

Issued

Sep 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11):     Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    On or about April 12, 2012, during carpentry activities, the employer allowed a sub-contractor's employees to work on a roof that was approximately 16 feet high with a 6/12 pitch and did not ensure that the employees were protected from falls.