OSHA Inspection: PANAMERICAN CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Dec 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): Each employer who had a workplace or operation covered by 29 CFR 1926.62 did not initially determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level of 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air (30 mg/m3) calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA):   On August 20, 2013 and at times prior thereto; front of residence; employees were removing wood, scrapping and sanding the paint from around the front window of the home without prior determination if lead may be present.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Dec 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not collect personal samples representative of a full shift, including at least one sample for each job classification in each work area, either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure level:   On August 20, 2013 and at times prior thereto; Front window; the employer had not taken samples of the paint that was being scrapped and sanded to determine if lead was present.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(h)(1): Each circular crosscut table saw was not guarded by a hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw blade above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut:  a) On August 20, 2013 and at times prior thereto; first floor; employees were using a table saw that was not properly guarded.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Dec 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On August 20, 2013 and at times prior thereto; first floor, employees were operating a table saw which was not equipped with an anti-restart/magnetic switch to prevent it from accidental start up if the power was lost and re-engaged.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,080 · Current $540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): 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) On or about August 20, 2013; first floor; employees were using portable electrical equipment, such as but not limited to circular saws, that were plugged into outlets either directly or by portable extension cords which were not equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    a) On August 20, 2013 and at times prior thereto; throughout site; the extension cords used by the employees to provide power to the portable electrical equipment such as but not limited to saws were missing the ground pin.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Dec 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,080 · Current $540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers:   a) On August 20, 2013 and at times prior thereto; first floor; employees were using unguarded energized outlets either plugged in directly or by portable extension cords to power electrical equipment, such as but not limited to saws and other tools used in the process.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Dec 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(d): Panelboards mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes or enclosures designed for the purpose were not dead front:   a) On August 20, 2013 and at times prior thereto; lower floor; the electrical panel was not properly guarded exposing employees to the live conductors.     Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Dec 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) as referenced by 29 CFR 1926.103:  Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:        a) On August 20, 2013 and at times prior thereto, throughout site; the employer did ensure that the employees were provided with the information in Appendix D of this standard prior to the voluntary use of N95 respirators.         Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.