OSHA Inspection: L & B TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Issued

Jul 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,975

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 fofore each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indicationsof possible internal damage.  4th & Elm, Geneva, NE 68361 (Job-site): The employer is failing to ensure that a flexible cord that was in use on the DeWalt hand bandsaw was equipped with a ground pin.

Issued

Jul 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,570 · Current $3,570

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary:    4th & Elm, Geneva, NE 68361 (Job-site): The employer is failing ensure that the spoil pile remains at least two (2) feet away from the edge of the trench/excavation while communication tower work is being performed.