MONROE, LA —
OSHA Inspection: J S RUGG CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of J S RUGG CONSTRUCTION, INC. in 2204 TICHELI ROAD, MONROE, LA 71203 (NAICS 236220). OSHA activity number 338000813.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- J S RUGG CONSTRUCTION, INC.
- Site address
- 2204 TICHELI ROAD
- City
- MONROE
- State
- LA
- ZIP
- 71203
- Mailing
- 215 JOE WHITE ROAD, MONROE, LA 71203
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 236220
- Employees
- 11
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.416 E01
- Issued
- Feb 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,700 · Current $1,020 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used. 2204 Tichelli Rd., Monroe, LA: On or about December 14, 2012, the employer did not ensure that a damaged extension cord used to power a Miller welding machine, serial #MC230091J, was removed from service. Employees were exposed to the hazard of electrical shock.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1020
- — Z (S) $1700
1926.405 G02 IV
- Issued
- Feb 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Strain relief. Flexible cords shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. 2204 Tichelli Rd., Monroe, LA: On or about December 14, 2012, employee(s) were using an electrical cord to power a Miller welding machine. The power cord had inadequate strain relief, exposing the employee(s) to an electric shock hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1053 B04
- Issued
- Feb 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,700 · Current $1,020 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders shall be used only for the purpose for which they were designed. 2204 Tichelli Rd., Monroe, LA: On or about December 14, 2012 Employee(s) were observed working from a Werner 3' 9" step ladder which was place on top of a scaffold platform to obtain additional height. Employee(s) were exposed to a fall hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1020
- — Z (S) $1700
1926.404 F06
- Issued
- Feb 4, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures shall be permanent and continuous. 2204 Tichelli Rd., Monroe, LA: On or about December 14, 2012, an electrical cord used to power a Miller welding machine, serial #MC23091J, was missing the ground prong (GFCI present and working).
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 338000813.
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