OSHA Inspection: WILCO CARPENTRY, INC.

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person:    On or about April 16, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to the hazards associated with construction work as the employer did not have a competent person conduct frequent and regular safety inspections.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    On or about April 16, 2014, employees were using a hand-held circular saw with an electrical cord where the insulation was cracked and worn, exposing the conductors, exposing employees to the hazards associated with an electrical shock.     Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,560 Reduced

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):     On or about April 16, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing carpentry operations on the second floor were exposed to a fall of twelve (12) feet three (3) inches above the ground due to a lack of fall protection.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:    On or about April 16, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a fall while working on a residential property and were not provided with training to recognize and minimize the hazards associated with falls.      Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Apr 25, 2014

Abate by

May 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail:    On or about April 16, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, the stairway to the second floor was not provided with handrails, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.      Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).