OSHA Inspection: DC ELECTRIC/HEARTLAND LIGHTING, INC.

Issued

Jul 7, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(F):   Temporary lights were suspended by their electric cords when such lights and cords were not designed for suspension:   Worksite located at 17889 Chicago Street, Omaha, NE:  Temporary light fixtures installed on the 2nd floor were suspended by their cords.  The fixtures are designed to be suspended from a loop located at the top of the unit.     Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Jul 7, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(i)(2)(i):   Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by cabinets or other forms of enclosures, nor by any of the means listed in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this paragraph.  Worksite located at 17889 Chicago Street, Omaha, NE:  In the North stair tower on the 1st level, there was a light string were the splice left exposed live parts operating at 120 volts.  The splice was attempted using wire nuts and electrical tape but left the energized conductor exposed.      Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Jul 7, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii):   The repair splice in a hard service flexible cord No. 12 or larger did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord which was being used:   Worksite located at 17889 Chicago Street, Omaha, NE:  At a number of locations throughout the structure (1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors), temporary lights strings were spliced without retaining the insulation and outer sheath properties or the cord.  The insulation was stripped back and the wire was spliced using wire nuts.      Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

Jul 7, 2014

Abate by

Jul 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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:   Worksite located at 17889 Chicago Street, Omaha, NE:  A cord and plug combination for the temporary lights on the 3rd floor had separated creating a strain relief issue with the plug.  Additionally, the initial installation created a strain issue between the male and female sections of the plug (suspended and pulling apart).      Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.