OSHA Inspection: DAVE ASHWORTH

Issued

2013-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(a):     Hand tool(s), power tool(s) or similar equipment were not maintained in a safe condition:    (a) 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA 02420  On or about 2/28/2013, employees were exposed to electric shock while using defective equipment. Employees were operating a chop saw that had the power cord improperly spliced to a plug end from an extension cord.

Issued

2013-03-18 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 or larger did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord which was being used:    (a)1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA 02420  On or about 2/28/2013, employees were exposed to electrical shock while using a chop saw with an improperly spliced cord end.

Issued

2013-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1):     Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:    (a) 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA 02420  On or about 2/28/2013, employees were not protected from injuries while working with an electric powered table saw that had the guard removed.

Issued

2013-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i):     Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites.    (a) 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA 02420   On or about 2/28/2013, employees were not protected from electric shock and burns while using electrical equipment that was not GFCI protected.

Issued

2013-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6):     The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    (a) 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA 02420   On or about 2/28/2013, employees were exposed to electric shock and burns while using electrical cords that were missing ground pins.

Issued

2013-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1):     Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    (a) 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA 02420   On or about 2/28/2013, employees were exposed to electrical shock while using power tools and equipment with extension cords with the outer insulation frayed or missing throughout the cord.

Issued

2013-03-18 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 employee working from an aerial lift:    (a) 1475 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA 02420  On or about 2/28/2013, an employee was not protected from falling while working from an aerial lift.