OSHA Inspection: SN CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2013-12-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1):  The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:     SN Construction, Inc., failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:     Citation Number                     Item Number                           Abatement Date  01                                            01a                                          08/14/2013  01                                            01b                                          08/14/2013  01                                            01c                                          08/14/2013  01                                            01d                                          08/14/2013 01                                            02                                            08/14/2013 02                                            01                                            09/04/2013      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:   a) A junction box was fitted with duplex receptacles for use with portable cord and plug tools and equipment without being mounted.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(J): Extension cord sets used with portable electric tools and appliances were not designed for hard or extra-hard usage:   a) A temporary power tap device used to provide electricity to tools and equipment was not designed for hard or extra hard use.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:   a) Flexible cords provided for employee use did not have strain relief to prevent pull being directly transmitted to joints and terminal screws.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-14 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 were used:   a) Worn and frayed electrical cords were used to supply electricity to tools and equipment at the site.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph (b). Note:  If using these systems was infeasible or created a greater hazard, the employer should develop and implement a fall protection plan meeting the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502:      a) Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling while performing carpentry work on a 6/12 pitched residential roof surface having a ground to eave height of about 15 feet.   b) Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 12 feet through floor holes located on the first level of the building above the basement.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2013-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):  Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:   a) Front deck - Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 5 feet while climbing on a stepladder without its metal spreaders or locking devices in the open position.    b) Front deck - Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 5 feet while using a stepladder for access and egress between the ground and a wood deck.   No abatement certification required for this violation.

Issued

2013-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify fall protection training by preparing a written certification record:     a) The employer did not prepare written certification records related to employee fall protection training.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).