OSHA Inspection: WHITEHURST WILKES ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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):     Employees performing residential construction activities were exposed to fall hazards and the employer did not ensure employees used a suitable fall protection system.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):     The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:    Employees performing residential construction activities were exposed to fall and electrical hazards of approximately 10.5 feet and the employer did not develop and implement an effective safety program.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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(s):    Employees performing residential construction activities were exposed to fall and electrical hazards of approximately 10.5 feet and a competent person did not inspect the job site and ensure hazards were eliminated or controlled.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1)(iii):   Electrical insulation was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   Employees using electrical equipment were exposed to electrical shocks and the employer did not inspect cord sets for damage before use:   a. An extension cord used to power an air compressor was damaged an not removed from service before use.   b. The power cord to an air compressor was damaged and was showing bare conductors and was not removed from service before use.

Issued

2014-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6):   The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  Employees using an electric air compressor missing the grounding pin on the plug cap were exposed to electrical shocks the employer did not inspect the power cord for damage before use.