OSHA Inspection: EMC, INC.

Issued

Aug 1, 2013

Abate by

Aug 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,848 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): All 120-volt, single-phase 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets on construction sites, which are 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 personnel protection:  a) On or about June 19, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, electrical  receptacle outlets used to power tools and other equipment did not have ground fault circuit interrupters installed.  Employees were thereby exposed to electrical shock and electrocution hazards.  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

Aug 1, 2013

Abate by

Aug 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  a) On or about June 19, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an extension cord used to power tools and equipment was missing a ground pin, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock and electrocution hazards.  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

Aug 1, 2013

Abate by

Aug 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a) On or about June 19, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, extension cords used to power tools and equipment had damaged outer sheathing.  Employees were thereby exposed to electrical shock and electrocution hazards.  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

Aug 1, 2013

Abate by

Aug 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,848 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 is 6 feet  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) On or about June 19, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees installing plywood on a steel deck roof were not protected from falling approximately 16.5 feet to the concrete floor below.   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

Aug 1, 2013

Abate by

Aug 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who was on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems or fall restraint systems:  a) On or about June 19, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees welding steel beams in to place were not protected from falling approximately 19.5 feet to the concrete floor below.  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

Aug 1, 2013

Abate by

Aug 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): Outlet boxes were not provided with covers, faceplates, or fixture canopies.   a) On or about June 19, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, electrical receptacle outlet boxes did not have covers installed, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.  EMC, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313931578, citation 1, item number 1, issued on January 13, 2010, and was affirmed as a final order on or about January 19, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 155 W. Kinzie, Chicago, Illinois.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).