OSHA Inspection: SIGNS OF THE TIMES

Issued

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $510.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i): Live parts. Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles had live parts that exposed employee contact.       East side of the building; employees used the receptacle with live exposed parts which was removed from the metal utility box, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $510.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used.    East side of the building; employees used an energized frayed flexible cord to power a BIL-JAX Aerial Lift, model 5533A, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $850.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A fall protection system was not worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.    East side of the building; an employee installed a graphic sign working from the basket of a BIL-JAX Lift, model 5533A without the use of  fall protection, exposing employees to fall hazards at approximately 14 feet.