OSHA Inspection: J&C CUSTOM TRANSPORT, INC. DBA FLOWERS CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Oct 2, 2012

Abate by

Oct 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1):  When power operated tools are designed to accommodate guards, they were not equipped with such guards when in use.    a)  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, an employee was using an Hitachi C8FB2 power miter saw that had the lower blade guard removed.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 2, 2012

Abate by

Oct 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(h)(1):  Each circular crosscut table saw was not guarded by a hood which met all the requirements of paragraph (i)(1) of this section for hoods for circular ripsaws.    a)  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, an employee used an unguarded Makita table saw.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 2, 2012

Abate by

Oct 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the controlling employer, Flowers Construction, did not ensure that its subcontractor, Tatman Electric, did not create hazards in that energized outlets throughout the building did not have faceplates.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 2, 2012

Abate by

Oct 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv):  Flexible cords were connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was not provided which would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    a)  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, an employee used an extension cord that had insulated conductors exposed and pulled at each plug end to energize two power saws.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 2, 2012

Abate by

Oct 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i):  Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles had live parts exposed to employee contact.    a)  Bottom floor, beneath stairs:  On or about May 30, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the controlling employer, Flowers Construction, did not ensure that its subcontractor, Tatman Electric, did not create hazards in that a light socket without a bulb installed was energized and potentially exposed to accidental contact.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.