OSHA Inspection: STANFORTH ELECTRIC COMPANY

Issued

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $1020.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed, labeled, or certified equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification.  a. In the south west corner apartment of building C where employees were using a portable heater to warm the area, a 2-gang square metal electrical box with outlets was attached to the end of an extension cord, exposing the employees to an electrical contact hazard.

Issued

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $1360.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C): 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, shall be 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. Equipment found damaged or defective shall not be used until repaired.   a. In the south west corner apartment of building C where employees were using a portable heater to warm the area, the heater electrical cord was damaged with the outer insulation jacket torn away, exposing the employees to an electrical contact hazard.    b. In the south west corner apartment of building C where employees were using a portable heater to warm the area, the extension cord used to provide power for the heater was damaged in two areas through the outer insulation jacked, exposing the employees to an electrical contact hazard.

Issued

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from damage. Sharp corners and projections shall be avoided. Flexible cords and cables may pass through doorways or other pinch points, if protection is provided to avoid damage.   a. In the south west corner apartment of building C where employees were powering a portable heater with an extension cord, the cord was damaged in two areas along its length, thereby exposing employees to a electrical contact hazard.