OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED INVESTMENTS

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.  On or about January 19, 2015 and times prior thereto, employees performed roofing construction with pneumatic nail guns on the second story roof of a single family residential construction without using eye protection.   For the purposes of this inspection, this employer was determined to be the correcting, creating and controlling employer of the jobsite. The employer is being cited under OSHAs Multi-Employer Workplace policy.     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

May 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection.  On or about January 29, 2015 and at times prior thereto, workers were performing a home renovation using electrical extension cords and circular saws without ground fault circuit interrupters.    For the purposes of this inspection, this employer was determined to be the correcting, creating and controlling employer of the jobsite. The employer is being cited under OSHAs Multi-Employer Workplace policy.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii): The repair splice in a hard service flexible cord No. 12 or larger did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord which was being used.  On or about January 29, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the power cable of a Bosch 15-amp 7 1/4 in. corded circular saw was spliced together and the splice was covered with black electrical tape, so it did not maintain the same properties of the original insulated sheath.   For the purposes of this inspection, this employer was determined to be the correcting, creating and controlling employer of the jobsite. The employer is being cited under OSHAs Multi-Employer Workplace policy.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  On or about January 29, 2015 and at times prior thereto, employees used a corded circular saw that was connected to an electrical extension cord that did not allow for strain relief.    For the purposes of this inspection, this employer was determined to be the correcting, creating and controlling employer of the jobsite. The employer is being cited under OSHAs Multi-Employer Workplace policy.

Issued

May 6, 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.  On or about January 29, 2015 and at times prior thereto, employees used power tools during the renovation of a two story residential home that were connected to electrical cords that had damaged outer insulation.    For the purposes of this inspection, this employer was determined to be the correcting, creating and controlling employer of the jobsite. The employer is being cited under OSHAs Multi-Employer Workplace policy.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

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   On or about January 29, 2015 and at times prior thereto, employees performed roofing construction on a 6/12 pitch roof, on a two story single family home, approximately 20 feet above the ground below with inadequate fall protection.    For the purposes of this inspection, this employer was determined to be the correcting, creating and controlling employer of the jobsite. The employer is being cited under OSHAs Multi-Employer Workplace policy.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): Stairways or ladders were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided.  a) On or about January 29, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the patio that led to the entrance of the construction site used by employees was greater than 27 inches above the ground.      b) On or about January 29, 2015 and at times prior thereto, employees used an unopened ladder on the second floor,  to climb halfway up the wall, at which point the employees would climb the framing of the house until they reached an opening in the ceiling that led to the roof.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date completed, method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  For the purposes of this inspection, this employer was determined to be the controlling, creating and correcting employer of the jobsite. The employer is being cited under OSHA's Multi-Employer Workplace Policy.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed.   On or about January 29, 2015 and at times prior thereto, an unopened 6' high stepladder leaning against the wall on the second floor was used by employees to climb halfway up the wall to reach an opening in the ceiling.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date completed, method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  For the purposes of this inspection, this employer was determined to be the correcting, creating and controlling employer of the jobsite. The employer is being cited under OSHAs Multi-Employer Workplace policy.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail.   On or about 29 January, 2015 and at times prior thereto, stairs that ascended 10 feet from the first floor of the structure to the second floor of the structure using 17 risers was not equipped with a handrail.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date completed, method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  For the purposes of this inspection, this employer was determined to be the correcting, creating and controlling employer of the jobsite. The employer is being cited under OSHAs Multi-Employer Workplace policy.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge.   On or about January 29, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the stairway located in the center of the residential construction approximately 10 feet in height and consisting of 17 risers was not equipped with a stairrail system along the unprotected side.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date completed, method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  For the purposes of this inspection, this employer was determined to be the correcting, creating and controlling employer of the jobsite. The employer is being cited under OSHAs Multi-Employer Workplace policy.