OSHA Inspection: JS CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  a) Job Site - Employees were not provided training in the recognition and avoidance of hazards as evidenced by hazards such as but not limited to; not wearing eye protection and using unsafe electrical equipment and cords, on or about 11/25/2014.  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

Jan 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact:  a) Second Floor, Rear West Wall - An employee was observed using a Paslode pneumatic nail gun to attach a wooden brace and not wearing eye protection, on or about 11/25/2014.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites:  a) Second Floor Rear - An employee was using an extension cord to supply power to a Makita portable electric circular saw, model number 5007F to cut wood framing members and not provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter, 120 volt, 15 amp service, on or about 11/25/2014.  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

Jan 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  a) Second Floor - An employee was using a Makita portable electric circular saw, model number 5007F, that was plugged into an extension cord that was missing the ground pin, 120 volt, 15 amp service, on or about 11/25/2014.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  a) Second Floor - A carpenter was using a Makita portable electric saw, model number 5007F, and the flexible cord was spliced, 120 volt, 15 amp service, on or about 11/25/2014.  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

Jan 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a) Second Floor - A carpenter was using a Makita portable electric circular saw, model number 5007F, to cut wood framing members, and the provided extension cord was frayed showing copper conductors, 120 volt, 15 amp service, on or about 11/25/2014.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):  a) Second Floor Rear - Employees were observed near the edge of an open sided floor and exposed to a 19 ft. fall hazard, on or about 11/25/2014.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a) Job Site - The employer had not provided fall hazard recognition training for employees as evidenced by noted hazards such as but not limited to; employees working near an open sided floor without using fall protection and exposed to a 19 ft. fall hazard, on or about 11/25/2014.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:  a) Second Floor - A carpenter was observed installing an additional top plate on an exterior wood framed wall while standing on the top of a Werner 6 ft. portable step ladder, on or about 11/25/2014.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a) Job Site - Employees were not provided training in recognizing hazards associated with ladder usage as evidenced by noted hazards such as but not limited to; a carpenter standing on top of a 6 ft. portable step ladder while attaching a wooden top plate and exposed to a fall, on or about 11/25/2014  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.