OSHA Inspection: G & K CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury:  JOB SITE: 855 Newport Avenue, Webster Groves, MO 63119 on or about 3/13/2014 at this work site, workers were observed on the top of single level new construction garage, actively installing new roof shingles, operating pneumatic nail guns without any form of eye or face protection.  The workers were exposed to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection:   JOB SITE: 855 Newport Avenue, Webster Groves, MO 63119 on or about 3/13/2014, at this work site, workers were observed using a 120v, single phase receptacle to power their radio, which was not part of the permanent wiring of the building and did not have an approved ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI).  The workers were exposed to an electrical shock, burn hazard.

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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: 855 Newport Avenue, Webster Groves, MO 63119 on or about 3/13/2014 at this work site, observed a 120v single phase receptacle and cord set which was used to power their portable hand tools and radio, was missing a ground pin and the insulation was pulled away from the receptacle.  The workers were exposed to an electrical shock or burn hazard.

Issued

Mar 25, 2014

Abate by

Apr 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   JOB SITE: 855 Newport Avenue, Webster Groves, MO 63119 on or about 3/13/2014, at this work site, workers were observed on top the garage, approximately 12 feet 2 inches eave to ground level, actively installing new roof shingles and were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measures.  The workers were exposed to a fall hazard.