OSHA Inspection: KIT HOMEBUILDERS WEST LLC

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Apr 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,025 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):     All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    (a) Maintenance: On 01/10/2013 and at times prior thereto, workers were subject to slip/trip/fall injuries due to cartons and cords on the floor, boxes protruding from shelving, and poorly stacked items on shelves.     (b) Insulation: On 01/10/2013 and at times prior thereto, workers were exposed to a fire hazard due to the build-up of paper-based insulation material on horizontal surfaces above the work area.    (c) Windows: On 01/10/2013 and at times prior thereto, workers were exposed to trips and falls due to dust, tools and palletized materials in aisles.    NOTE: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,025 · Current $525 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):     The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    (a)Station 26/27: On 01/10/2013 and at times prior thereto, two temporary power cords without male grounding terminals were used to supply temporary power to the outlets and lights of a manufactured home and to a 500 watt portable maintenance light.      Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i):     Flexible cords and cables were not approved for conditions of use and location:    (a) Station 26/27: On 01/10/2013 and at times prior thereto, two light duty temporary cords (one orange and one brown) were connected in series to supply power to a manufactured home.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a) Truss Hoist: On 01/10/2013 and at times prior thereto, the flexible cord of the pendant was not connected to the control pendant in a manner that provided strain relief for conductor terminations.      (b) Near Station 6: On 01/10/2013 and at times prior thereto, a temporary electrical power cord female end fitting was not connected to the cord in a manner that provided strain relief for conductor terminations.      Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Feb 26, 2013

Abate by

Mar 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    (a) Station 11: On 01/10/2013 and at times prior thereto, workers were exposed to falling from an open-sided walkway due to a slack mid-rail cable positioned 26.5 inches below the top rail and 13.5 inches from the walking surface before any pressure was applied to the cable.    Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    NOTE: Abatement certification IS required for this item.