OSHA Inspection: PK WOODWORK CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2014-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $980.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): When power operated tools are designed to accommodate guards, they shall be equipped with such guards when in use.    a.  On or about February 12, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, a table saw was observed to be missing the blade guard, thereby exposing the employee to an amputation hazard.

Issued

2014-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used.    a.  On or about February 12, 2014 - at the above addressed jobsite, a frayed electric cord was used to power electrical tools such as a table saw, thereby exposing the employees to hazards associated with electrical shock.

Issued

2014-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $980.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(5)(ii): Each platform greater than 10 feet in length shall not extend over its support more than 18 inches (46 cm), unless it is designed and installed so that the cantilevered portion of the platform is able to support employees without tipping, or has guardrails which block employee access to the cantilevered end.    a.  On or about February 12, 2014 - at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was performing siding installation from a pump jack scaffold that had a platform extending greater than eighteen (>18") inches past its supports, thereby exposing the employee to a fall of approximately twenty one (21) feet to the ground.

Issued

2014-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(15): Ladders shall not be used on scaffolds to increase the working level height of employees, except on large area scaffolds where employers have satisfied the following criteria:  a.  On or about February 12, 2014 - at the above addressed jobsite, an employee performing siding installation from a pump jack scaffold, approximately twenty one (21) feet above the ground, was using a 6' ladder to increase the working level height, thereby exposing the employee to a fall hazard.

Issued

2014-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(i): Guardrail systems shall be installed along all open sides and ends of platforms. Guardrail systems shall be installed before the scaffold is released for use by employees other than erection/dismantling crews.  a.  On or about February 12, 2013 - at the above addressed jobsite, an employee performing siding installation from a pump jack scaffold, approximately twenty one (21) feet above the ground, was exposed to injuries from falls due to the lack of midrails and endrails.