OSHA Inspection: CARTERSVILLE DRYWALL LLC

Issued

2013-01-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

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) 3693 North Cobb Pkwy, Acworth, Georgia: Employees using a circular saw were exposed to electrical shock and burns. The electrical box used to supply power to the saw was not approved by a National Recognized Test Laboratory to ensure employees were protected from injuries from faulty or improperly designed equipment.

Issued

2013-01-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): All junction boxes were not provided with covers:     a) 3693 North Cobb Pkwy, Acworth, Georgia: Employees using a circular saw were exposed to electrical shock and burns because the electrical box used to supply power to the saw did not have a cover plate installed to protect employees from accidental contact with live parts while plugging in extension cords.

Issued

2013-01-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii): The repair splice in a hard service flexible cord No. 12 or larger did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord which was being used:    a) Front of building -The flexible cord of power a circular saw had been spliced in several locations.  These splices were wrapped with electrical tape which did not retain the cord's insulation, and outer sheath properties.    b) Front of building - The flexible extension cord used to power a circular saw had been spliced in several locations.  These splices were wrapped with electrical tape which did not retain the cord's insulation, and outer sheath properties.

Issued

2013-01-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) 3693 North Cobb Pkwy, Acworth, Georgia: The employer exposed an employee operating a circular saw to electrical shock from an extension cord that did not have strain relief to prevent tension at the joints and terminal screws.

Issued

2013-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(ii): Unstable objects were used to support platform units:    a) 3693 North Cobb Pkwy, Acworth, Georgia: An employee applying wood sheathing was exposed to a lower level fall hazard of roughly 16-feet while working from a scaffold platform that was bearing on the rails of two aerial lifting devices.

Issued

2013-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.    a) 3693 North Cobb Pkwy, Acworth, Georgia: An employee applying wood sheathing was exposed to a lower level fall hazard of roughly 16-feet while working from a single platform scaffold. There was no fall protection in use or on site.

Issued

2013-01-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    a) 3693 North Cobb Pkwy, Acworth, Georgia: An employee installing wood sheathing was exposed to a lower level fall hazard of roughly 14-feet while standing on a steel cross beam. The working surface was unguarded and there was no means of fall protection in use.

Issued

2013-01-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v):  A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employees working from aerial lifts:    a) Front of building - An employee was exposed to a lower level fall hazard of approximately 14-feet while working from an articulating/extensible boom lift without approved fall protection equipment.     b) Front of building - An employee was exposed to a lower level fall hazard of approximately 14-feet while working from an articulating boom lift without approved fall protection equipment.