OSHA Inspection: G M CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $680 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 was infeasible or that it created a greater hazard to use these systems, and did not develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502:    a)  G M Construction at 484 Wind River Drive, Windsor, CO 80550:  On or before June 9, 2012, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falling in the following instances:    1)  Employees were framing near an open stairway hole to the basement, and no guardrails were in place, and no personal fall protective equipment was in use.  The stairway hole measured 40" x 134" and was 106' deep;    2)  Employees were sheathing the second floor landing, about 25' x 35', and no guardrails, personal fall arrest system, or fall monitoring protection was used; and    3)  Employees were framing near an open basement window well opening, and no cover or guardrails were in place.  The window well hole 37" x 51" and was 51" deep.    Condition exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 18 feet from the second floor to the basement.    Abatement note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $867 · Current $433 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13):  The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:    a)  G M Construction at 484 Wind River Drive, Windsor, CO 80550:  On or before June 9, 2012, the employer provided an 8' Werner stepladder for use in accessing the second floor measuring 111" high, and allowed employees to use the top or top step of the stepladder as a step.  Condition exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 111".

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  G M Construction at 484 Wind River Drive, Windsor, CO 80550:  On or before June 9, 2012, the employer provided a double insulated Milwaukee sawzall and an orange extension cord for employee use, and the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) was not working.  Condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    a)  G M Construction at 484 Wind River Drive, Windsor, CO 80550:  On or before June 9, 2012, the employer provided an orange extension cord for employee use with a double insulated Milwaukee Sawzall, and the extension cord did not have a continuous path to ground.  In addition, the employer provided a yellow extension cord for use with a circular saw that was not double insulated, and the yellow extension cord did not have a continuous path to ground.  Condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1):  Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    a)  G M Construction at 484 Wind River Drive, Windsor, CO 80550:  On or before June 9, 2012, the employer provided an orange extension cord for employee use with a double insulated Milwaukee Sawzall, and the extension cord had worn and frayed outer insulation.  Condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.