OSHA Inspection: KELLY INDUSTRIES, LLC

Issued

Feb 26, 2014

Abate by

Mar 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:     At the site, employees were performing cleaning activities in a confined space without strain relief on flexible cords on:      (a) The wiring to the lighting attached to the top of the rescue tripod       (b) The extension cord coming out of the generator which provided back up for ventilation.       (c) The extension cord in use providing power to the monitor/lighting

Issued

Feb 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person:        At the site, next to the manhole used for access and egress, two employees were performing hole watch duties and attached to anchorage not designed or capable of support exposing employees to fall hazards.