OSHA Inspection: CIH PROPERTIES INC

Issued

Oct 21, 2014

Abate by

Nov 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling      On August 13, 2014 and at times prior thereto; basement; the employer had the employees develop a electrical lighting system by combining lights in a series.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 21, 2014

Abate by

Nov 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ii): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations over 600 volts, nominal, were used at times other than during periods of tests, experiments, or emergencies:   On August 13, 2014 and at times prior thereto; basement;  the employer had a company developed temporary lighting  system installed which is still active months after the project was completed.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 21, 2014

Abate by

Nov 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): Lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard:  On August 13, 2014 and at times prior thereto; basement;  temporary lighting used in the process did not have the lamps guarded to prevent accidental breakage   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 21, 2014

Abate by

Nov 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  On August 13, 2014 and at times prior thereto; basement; electrical panels were blocked by equipment and/or materials such as but not limited to doors used in the facility.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 21, 2014

Abate by

Nov 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   On August 13, 2014 and at times prior thereto; basement; employer had live electrical wiring hanging from the ceiling to the floor exposing employees to a shock hazard.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 21, 2014

Abate by

Nov 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a) On August 13, 2014 and at times prior thereto; throughout basement floor; the energized conductors to the outlets were not protected from accidental contact exposing the employees to a shock hazard.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.