OSHA Inspection: LEONARD ANDRUS CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:        On or about February 27, 2014, employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard while utilizing a Makita circular saw (5007F) with damaged sheathing to cut material for framers on site.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:      On or about February 27, 2014, employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard while utilizing a Makita circular saw (5007F) with obvious strain relief damaged to cut material for framers on site.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv): Employee(s) were not standing firmly on the floor of the basket, were sitting or climbing on the edge of the basket, or were using planks, ladders, or other devices for a work position:        On or about February 27, 2014 employees were exposed to a fall hazard while climibing on the railing of the AHERN personnel lift basket attachment (serial number: 101997) to access the roof of the building under construction to continue framing.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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 February 27, 2014 employees were exposed to a fall hazard while in a AHERN personnel lift basket attachment (serial number: 101997) to access the roof of the building under construction to continue framing.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:        On or about February 27, 2014 employees were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 6 feet to a hard surface below while framing the front (West side) of a new construction building.