OSHA Inspection: MERIDIAN EUROPEAN CO.

Issued

Jul 30, 2012

Abate by

Aug 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection.    a) Commercial Building Complex West Building Left side - On or about 11 May, 2012 - Employees were using a circular saw to cut the wood sheathing that did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection. Employees were exposed to an electrocution hazard.

Issued

Jul 30, 2012

Abate by

Aug 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1)  Worn or frayed extension cords were used.    a) Commercial Building Complex West Building Left side - On or about 11 May, 2012 - Employees were using a circular saw to cut the wood sheathing that had power supplied through the use of a damaged extension cord. Employees were exposed to an electrocution hazard.

Issued

Jul 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladders length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:    a) Commercial Building Complex West Building rear roof - On or about 11 May, 2012 - Employees were using a ladder to entry and exit off the roof that did not have it siderails extended a minimum of 3 feet above the roof landing surface. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approxiamtely 10 feet.

Issued

Jul 30, 2012

Abate by

Aug 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $22,000 · Current $5,600 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:    a) Commercial Building Complex Building West and East Buildings - On or about 11 May, 2012 - Employees were installing asphalt roof shingles and roof sheeting on four commercial buildings without the use of fall protection. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 11 feet.