OSHA Inspection: MARK SELMER

Issued

2014-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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):    (a) Jobsite - on or about September 9, 2014 - regular inspections of the site were not performed by a competent person that was designated by the employer.  Employees were exposed to fall and electrical hazards on this site.

Issued

2014-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1):  The top edge height of the top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, was not 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level:  (a) Second Story Floor - on or about September 9, 2014 - employees were exposed to fall hazard while performing plumbing installations.  The window openings had a sill height of 31 inches.  Elevation to the lower roof deck was approximately 12 feet, 8 inches.

Issued

2014-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $920.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E):  Lamps used in temporary wiring for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage:    (a) Second Story Floor - on or about September 9, 2014 - four bulb cages for the temporary construction lighting were missing, exposing the fluorescent light bulbs to breakage.  These bulbs were suspended between 40 inches to 76 inches from the floor.  Thereby, the light bulbs were not guarded by location.

Issued

2014-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  (a) Second Story Floor - on or about September 9, 2014 - electric tools were plugged into a relocatable power tap.  This device is not designed or rated to be used on a construction site.  (b) Second Story Floor, Maiden Lane Side - on or about September 9, 2014 - electric tools were plugged into a two-gang 119 volt receptacle that was not mounted in accordance with the listing requirements of this outlet.