OSHA Inspection: FRAMECO FRAMING INC.

Issued

Nov 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.25(a):   During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form or scrap lumber with protruding nails was not kept clear from work areas:      On or about November 7, 2012 scrap 2x4 inch lumber had nails sticking up into the air created an impalement hazard at the construction site.

Issued

Nov 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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:    On or about November 7, 2012 the SJTW cord which energized a skillsaw was not grounded.  The saw was located behind the apartment complex under construction.

Issued

Nov 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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:    On or about November 7, 2012 the male plug that connected the SJTW cord to the temporary power pole did not have a strain relief device, causing an electrical hazard.  A carpenter was using the cord to energize his skillsaw at the construction site.