OSHA Inspection: MELL MASONRY, LLC

Issued

2014-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C): Where an assured equipment grounding conductor program was being utilized, the employer did not ensure that each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, were not visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage:     JOB SITE: 214 W. Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640, at this work site, the employer failed to ensure the all electrical power equipment (power tools & flexible cords sets) were visually inspected for external defects prior to use.  Visual inspection of the flexible cords revealed insulation damage and a missing ground pin.  The workers were exposed to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2014-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29CFR1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment and enclosures were not permanent and continuous:  JOB SITE: 214 W. Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 64340, the path to ground from circuits was not permanent and continuous when workers used an electrical flexible cord to power portable hand grinders to remove brick mortal with a missing ground pin.  The workers were exposed to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2014-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  JOB SITE: 214 W. Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640, at this work site, the extension cord male plug insulator was torn away from the female connection of the cord and had wires exposed and unprotected while being used to power Makita portable hand grinders in wet and damp surface conditions from melting snow.  The workers were exposed to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2014-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  JOB SITE: 214 W. Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640, at this work site, frayed and worn electrical cords were used to power portable hand grinders.  The workers were exposed to electrical hazard.

Issued

2014-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(3): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights were not plumb and braced to prevent swaying and displacement:    JOB SITE: 214 W. Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640, at this work site, workers were observed on a tubular weld scaffold, approximately 5 feet 11.5 inches above ground level, doing tuck point work, and the scaffold was not plumbed and braced to prevent swaying and displacement.  The workers were allowed to work on the scaffold with missing cross braces.  The workers were exposed to a fall hazard.

Issued

2014-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.  Crossbraces were used as a means of access:    JOB SITE: 214 W. Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640, at this work site, workers were on a tubular welded scaffold, approximately 6 feet above ground level, did not have a safe means of access onto and off the scaffold.  The workers were exposed to fall hazard.

Issued

2014-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(6): Scaffolds were erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they, or any conductive material handled on them, could have come closer than the minimum distances established for specific voltages as set forth in the table in subparagraph (f)(6):    JOB SITE: 214 W. Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640, at this work site, a tubular welded scaffold was located on the southwest wall of the building approximately 2 feet next to a non-insulated electrical service line.  The workers were exposed to electrical hazard.

Issued

2014-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a)(1): The employer failed to have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold trained regarding the nature of any electrical hazards, fall hazards and falling object hazards in the work area:  JOB SITE: 214 W. Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640, the employer failed to train his workers to recognize electrical hazards, safe minimum distance while working next a non-insulated electrical service line, and fall hazards, safe means of access onto and off the scaffold.