OSHA Inspection: EMERALD INC.

Issued

Feb 18, 2014

Abate by

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $640 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:      On or about February 4, 2014, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not initiate and maintain an accident prevention program to control and eliminate hazards present at the job site in accordance with the OSHA regulations.       Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 18, 2014

Abate by

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  On or about February 4, 2014, at the above addressed work site, employees were exposed to a fall while working on a residential property and were not provided with training to recognize and minimize the hazards associated with falls.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 18, 2014

Abate by

Feb 28, 2014

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 was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b):       On or about February 4, 2013, employees performing residential construction operations from the joists of the second floor ceiling, twenty (20) feet six (6) inches above the ground, were not protected from falling, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.       Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail:    On or about February 4, 2014, the stairway to the second floor was not provided with handrails, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Feb 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:      On or about February 4, 2014, employees using pneumatic nail guns and powered and handheld circular saws did not wear safety glasses, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with eye injuries.      There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Feb 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(2): Moving part(s) of equipment exposed to contact by employees or which otherwise created a hazard, were not guarded:    On or about February 4, 2014, employees attached air lines to an air compressor with a pulley that was not guarded, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.       There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Feb 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:      On or about February 4, 2014, employees were using extension cords where the insulation was cracked and worn exposing the conductors, exposing employees to the hazards associated with an electrical shock.      There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.