OSHA Inspection: KC CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):     a) 52 Service Road Residential Roof - On or about October 25, 2012 - Employees were installing wood sheathing over the existing sheathing on a residential roof with a pitch of 10 inches on 12 inches without the use of conventional fall protection. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 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) 52 Service Road Residential Home - On or about 25 October, 2012 - Employees were installing new roof sheathing and using a compressor that was powered through an extension cord that was not connected to a ground fault circuit interrupter. Employees were exposed to an electric shock hazard.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

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) 52 Service road residential home - On or about 25 October, 2012 - Employees were using a compressor that did not have a ground prong attached while in use. Employees were exposed to an electric shock hazard.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:    a) 52 Service road residential home - On or about 25 October, 2012 - Employees were using a compressor that was not grounded and was not in accordance with manufacturers labeling on safe operation. Employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) 52 Service Road Residential Home - On or about October 25, 2012 - Employees were installing new roof sheathing and using a compressor that was powered through an extension cord that was not provided with strain relief to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. Employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs,  debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures:    a) 52 Service road residential home - On or about 25 October, 2012 - The old asphalt roofing shingles that were removed off the roof were not disposed of, and the work area was not kept clear around the base of the building. Employees were working directly above the debris pile. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard.