OSHA Inspection: E & W GROUP, INC.

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:    On or about 11/4/2014, Building # 27    a) The employees were not provided safety and health training as required by the standard.

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees were not provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:    On or about 11/4/2014, Building # 27    a) The employees were using the pneumatic nail coiler to secure the roofing shingles. They were not wearing eye protection.

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    On or about 11/4/2014, Building # 27    a) The employees were securing roof shingles. The ground pins were broken off the compressor and the extension cord.

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    On or about 11/4/2014, Building #27    a) The employees used a Dewalt compressor which had the sheathing pulled away from the cord.

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11):  Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    On or about 11/4/2014, Building # 27    a) The three employees were securing roof shingles and not protected from falling 18-25' to the ground below.

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(8): Ladders placed in any location where they can be displaced by workplace activities or traffic, such as in passageways, doorways, or driveways, were not secured to prevent accidental displacement, and a barricade was not used to keep the activities or traffic away from the ladder:    On or about 11/4/2014, Building #27    a0 The employees used the 23' aluminum extension ladder which was not secured to gain access to and from their work area.