OSHA Inspection: HORSESHOE STEEL ERECTORS

Issued

2013-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

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.  On or about 10 April 2013, employees were utilizing a 120-V, yellow extension cord to provide power to a screw gun for securing the metal roof sheets that was missing the ground prong, exposing the employees to an electrical shock hazard.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 all flexible cords are inspected and serviceable.

Issued

2013-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used.  On or about 10 April 2013, employees were utilizing a 120-V, yellow extension cord with a cut in the sheathing that exposed the insulated wires to power a screw gun to secure metal sheets to the roof, exposing the employees to an electrical shock hazard.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 all flexible cords are inspected and serviceable.

Issued

2013-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Except as provided by paragraph (a)(3) of this section, 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 shall be protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems or fall restraint systems.   On or about 10 April 2013, six workers were installing rolls of insulation and covering them with sheets of metal that made up the roof of the structure under construction. The employees were working approximately 25 feet high without utilizing fall protection, exposing the employees to a fall hazard.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 all employees working at heights over 15 feet are provided fall protection.

Issued

2013-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.761(b): Fall hazard training. The employer shall train each employee exposed to a fall hazard in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.   On or about 10 April 2013, six employees were installing the roof of the metal building under construction up to approximately 25 feet high without the employer providing fall protection training, exposing the employees to a fall hazard.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 all employees required or expected to perform work from heights are provided fall protection training.