OSHA Inspection: RIVA SERVICES LLC

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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  to power equipment on site.     The employer does not ensure that the flexible cord No. 12 did not retain its usage characteristics of the cord whose operation exposed an employee to injury.  This violation was on or about February 22, 2013, on the construction site where employees were exposed to an electrical hazards when powering a boombox with a spliced orange extension cord  (No. 12) g which was not retaining insulation and exposing inner conductor wires.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that  No. 12 or larger extension cords  used on site  that have been repaired retain the insulation and not expose inner conductor wires.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

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.    The employer does not ensure that strain reliefs on flexible cords and cables were not damaged.  This violation was observed on or about February 22, 2013, the strain relief on a No. 12 Orange Flexible cord that was attached to a boombox was damaged, exposing the inner insulated wires.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that strain reliefs on flexible cords and cables are installed properly without exposing inner insulated wiring.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v):  A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.      The employer does not provide fall protection for employees using an aerial lift exposing employees to fall hazards.   This violation was observed on February 22, 2013, on the north side of building where employees were exposed to falls in excess of 41 feet while operating a Genie Aerial Lift to access a roof without fall protection.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within 10 (ten) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are protected from fall hazards when operating aerial lifts.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1):  Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems.    The employer does not protect employees from falling when working 15 feet or more with unprotected side or edges.  This violation was observedon or about February 22, 2013, on the steel erected building where employees were exposed to a 36 foot fall hazard when installing metal decking without a fall protection system.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within 10 (ten) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are protected from falling when exposed to falls 15 feet or more with unprotected side and edges.