OSHA Inspection: CODY BUILDERS SUPPLY

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Dec 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   On or about November 5, 2013, non-metallic sheathed cable outside of conduit in the maintenance office powering the overhead fluorescent lights was not used in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Dec 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemcial action or overheating.     On or about November 5, 2013, the flexible cord on a Metabo WP 11-150 grinder and Milwaukee 2 inch die grinder in the facility showed signs of damage to the outer sheathing, exposing employees to burns and smoke inhalation from arcing/fire shock hazards.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Dec 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:   On or about November 5, 2013, each branch circuit in the breaker panel was not labeled to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident, exposing employees to an electrical hazard:     a:  The GE Powermark Plus 110 volt breaker panel was blocked by a water cooler and filing cabinet and the branch circuit disconnects were not labeled.       b:   The GE Powermark Plus 220 volt breaker branch circuit disconnects were not labeled.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Dec 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:   On or about November 5, 2013, the GE Powermark Plus 110 volt breaker panel was blocked by a water cooler and filing cabinet, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Dec 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:   On or about November 5, 2013, the ground prongs on the Rigid pipe saw and drill press were missing, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Dec 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   On or about November 5, 2013, a knockout was missing from the receptacle box powering the fluorescent lighting in the maintenance office, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Dec 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   On or about November 5, 2013, the faceplate was missing from the receptacle box powering the fluorescent lighting in the maintenance office, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Dec 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about November 5, 2013, flexible cords in the facility and maintenance office were affixed to the building and used as permanent wiring, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard.          a:  An extension cord used as permanent wiring was run through the facility wall in order to power an external light.    b:  A flexible cord was hard wired into a receptacle box on the new work table approximately four months ago in the maintenance office and used as permanent wiring.      c:    An extension cord was cut and hardwired into a fluorescent light and plugged into a receptacle box in the maintenance office.    d:  An extension cord was cut and used to daisy-chain three fluorescent lights together in the maintenance office.    e:  An extension cord was used as permanent wiring to power an external parking lot light.      f:  A receptacle box affixed to a work bench in the maintenance office was powered by a flexible cord plugged into another receptacle box mounted on the wall.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Dec 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:   On or about November 5, 2013, flexible cords were run through the wall of the facility.    a:  An extension cord used as permanent wiring was run through the facility wall in order to power an external light.  The light was installed to allow employees to see material stored outside.    b:  An extension cord was used as permanent wiring to power an external light.  The cord was plugged into a receptacle box in the maintenance office and the light was used to illuminate the employee parking lot.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Dec 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   On or about November 5, 2013, an extension cord used to power a portable fan had exposed internal conductors where the cord me the plug, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard.

Issued

Dec 13, 2013

Abate by

Dec 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with either the information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers or with the product identifier and pictures, symbols or combination thereof which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available  to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.    On or about November 5, 2013, employees used Premier Poly-Cut cutting fluid stored an A&W Cream Soda bottle with a spray nozzle attached, exposing employees to eye and skin irritation.