OSHA Inspection: J.N.P. CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Sep 20, 2012

Abate by

Sep 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): 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 were used by employees did not have approved ground-fault circuit interrupters for personnel protection (NOTE: Receptacles on a two-wire, single-phase portable or vehicle-mounted  generator not more than 5kW, where the circuit conductors of the generator are insulated from the generator frame and all other grounded surfaces, need not be protected with ground-fault circuit interrupters.):    a) Employees were using a 5000 watt Honda Model EG 5000 gas powered generator to provide electric power at the site where the outlets on the generator were not equipped with ground-fault circuit interrupters.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 20, 2012

Abate by

Sep 27, 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) The employer provided for employee use at the job site a Skilsaw Model SHD77M 7 1/4" worm drive saw that did not have a grounding pin.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 20, 2012

Abate by

Sep 27, 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) The insulation on the flexible cord on the Skilsaw Model SHD77M 7 1/4" worm drive saw being used by the employee to cut OSB plywood and dimension lumber was worn in the middle of the cord as evidenced by the white tape covering the  conductors.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 20, 2012

Abate by

Sep 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iv): Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment used to support scaffold platforms were not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use:    a) The employer provided a JCB Loadall Model 506C rough terrain forklift to elevate a wood platform for employee use and the manufacturer did not design the equipment for such use. The platform was not approved or properly secured.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.