OSHA Inspection: HURLEY BUILDERS INC.

Issued

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):       The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:    (a)  Hurley Builders, Inc.:  On or about May 22, 2013, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:     1.  Management Commitment and Leadership        A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.        B.  Program Reviewed Annually.        C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings.        D.  Adequate commitment of resources.        E.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.        F.  Management observations of safety rules.      2.  Assignment of Responsibility           A.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable.       B.  Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.       C.  Employees adherence to safety rules.      3.  Identification and Control of Hazards        A.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.        B.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering Controls).                                                         C.  Action taken to address hazards.        D.  Safety Committee, where appropriate.        E.  Technical reference materials available.      4.  Training and Education         A.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.         B.  Specialized training taken when needed.         C.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.        5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis          A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.          B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes and propose corrective action.          C.  Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action initiated.                                                                               6.  First Aid and Medical Assistance          A.  First aid supplies and medical services available.          B.  Employees informed of medical results.          C.  Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.          Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection:     (a) Inside of Building:  An employee was operating a Mikita (model #5007NB) circular saw to cut grooves in roof sheathing.  A yellow extension cord was plugged into a permanently installed 120 volt receptacle that was providing power to a Mikita circular saw which was not equipped with an approved ground fault circuit interrupter, as determined on May 22, 2013.       Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    (a)  Roof of Building:  An employee was operating a Mikita (model #5007NB) circular saw to cut grooves in roof sheathing.  The power cord for the Mikita circular saw had the outer insulation damaged exposing the employee to the insulated energized conductors, as determined on May 22, 2013.      Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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) Inside of Building:  A yellow extension cord providing power to a Mikita 5007NB circular saw had damaged strain relief at the plug exposing an employee to insulated energized conductors, as determined on May 22, 2013.       Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    (a) Roof of Building:  Employees were exposed to falls from the roof ranging from 10 feet 11 inches (front of building) to 15 feet 10 inches (back of building) to the ground below while installing shingles on a roof with a slope of 6:12, as observed on May 22, 2013.      Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:   (a) Roof of Building:  Employees were exposed to falls from the roof ranging from 10 feet 11 inches (front of building) to 15 feet 10 inches (back of building) to the ground below while installing shingles on a roof with a slope of 6:12.  The employer did not provide employees with a fall hazard training program, as determined on May 22, 2013.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item.