OSHA Inspection: O'SHEA & BRUBAKER, INC.

Issued

2013-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Strain relief. Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) 473 Suedburg Road, Pine Grove, PA; Employees were using a 50 foot long extension cord that was not provided with strain relief to power a Porter-Cable reciprocating saw, on or about 06/12/2013.  Abatement Observed During Inspection - No Abatement Certification Required

Issued

2013-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.   a) 473 Suedburg Road, Pine Grove, PA; Employees were working 12 feet 1 inch above the ground without the use of fall protection while demolishing a building structure, on or about 06/12/2013.   Abatement Observed During Inspection - No Abatement Certification Required