OSHA Inspection: CAROUSEL DEVELOPMENT & RESTORATION, INC.

Issued

May 2, 2014

Abate by

May 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person:     On or about 2/20/2014, at the above addressed jobsite, site inspections were not being performed on a frequent or regular basis ensuring safety and health hazards were identified and corrected in a timely manner. Employees were observed using: abrasive blasting equipment with damaged gauges, improperly assembled supply airline respirators, temporary electrical wiring that was exposed to damage and an electrical junction box that was not mounted.      PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

May 2, 2014

Abate by

May 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(d)(1): Electric equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:        On or about 2/20/2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while connecting abrasive blasting equipment and a circular saw to an electrical junction box which was not mounted to the wall.         PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

May 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables used for temporary wiring were not protected from damage:     On or about 2/20/2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to electrical hazards whereas the flexible cords used to power their tools and equipment were not protected from damage whereas they were lying on the ground as workers rolled heavy equipment over the flexible cords.