OSHA Inspection: CONTRACT LUMBER SOUTH

Issued

Aug 26, 2013

Abate by

Sep 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from damage. Sharp corners and projections shall be avoided. Flexible cords and cables may pass through doorways or other pinch points, if protection is provided to avoid damage.  a. On June 25, 2013, employees were using an extension cord that was damaged. The cord was being used to energize a hand power saw. The employees were exposed to a contact hazard with electrical current.

Issued

Aug 26, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Strain relief. Flexible cords shall be 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. On June 25, 2013, the strain relief was damaged and the wires were visible. The extension cord was being used to power an electric hand saw.

Issued

Aug 26, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure.  a. On June 25, 2013, three employees were working on the top plate of a two story, single family home without fall protection. The employees were exposed to a fall hazard.

Issued

Aug 26, 2013

Abate by

Sep 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(c)(3): Inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of fall protection systems or equipment indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill. Note: The following appendices to subpart M of this part serve as non-mandatory guidelines to assist employers in complying with the appropriate requirements of subpart M of this part. [59 FR 40738, Aug. 9, 1994; 60 FR 5131, Jan. 26, 1995]  a. Employees working on the top plate did not demonstrate retention of requisite knowledge for fall protection. The employees were exposed to a fall hazard.

Issued

Aug 26, 2013

Abate by

Sep 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.   a. On June 25, 2013, there were three employees climbing the framework of the house to gain access to the top plate and the trusses. The employees did not have a means off access or egress that complied with this standard, thereby exposing the employees to a fall hazard.