OSHA Inspection: WORLDWIDE CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION, INC

Issued

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  On or about June 4, 2014, at the above addressed site, employees applying a plastic film to existing windows from the basket of an aerial lift beneath a structure's soffit and near overhead power lines were exposed to potential struck-by and electrical shock head injuries while not being protected by protective helmets.

Issued

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:   On or about June 4, 2014, at the above addressed site, employees applying a plastic film to existing windows from the basket of an aerial lift were exposed to potential electrical shock injuries while using a transient relocatable power tap designed for residential use at the construction site.

Issued

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:  On or about June 4, 2014, at the above addressed site, employees applying a plastic film to existing windows from the basket of an aerial lift were exposed to severe electrical shock injuries, burns and or death while working in proximity of overhead power lines energized with 7,620 volts.

Issued

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:   On or about June 4, 2014, at the above addressed site, employees applying a plastic film to existing windows from the basket of an aerial lift were exposed to potential electrical shock injuries while using electrical extension cords that were worn and/or frayed.

Issued

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:   On or about June 4, 2014, at the above addressed site, employees applying a plastic film to existing windows of a building from the basket of an aerial lift were exposed to a fall hazard when performing their work while not wearing a safety harness with a lanyard attached to the boom or basket of that lift.