OSHA Inspection: MEDINA'S DRYWALL, INC.

Issued

2014-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:  On or about December 13, 2013, at Infiniti of Duluth, 3090  Satellite Blvd, Duluth, Georgia:  Three employees performing framing and drywall work were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards while operating a Dewalt D28715 Chop Saw that was missing the blade guard.

Issued

2014-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii): The repair splice in a hard service flexible cord No. 12 or larger did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord which was being used:  On or about December 13, 2013, at Infiniti of Duluth, 3090 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, Georgia:  Three employees performing framing and drywall work were exposed to mild electric shock hazards when they used a Dewalt D28715 Chop Saw with a damaged power cord that had the insulation sheathing removed exposing the the live conductors beneath the tape covering the splice in the cord.

Issued

2014-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:  On or about December 13, 2013, at Infiniti of Duluth, 3090 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, Georgia:  Two employees performing framing and drywall work from the basket of a JLG 400S aerial lift were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 17-feet when they did not use fall protection and tie off to the basket.