OSHA Inspection: R & C CORPORATION

Issued

Mar 16, 2015

Abate by

Mar 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables were not  protected from damage:    a.  On February 6, 2015, in the center hall, a flexible cord that supplied power to 110 VAC power tools was pinched between the panel cover and wall.

Issued

Mar 16, 2015

Abate by

Mar 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not also effectively closed:    a.  On February 6, 2015, in the center hall, a 2.5 by 0.75 inch knockout was missing in the panel cover for a 220 VAC electric circuit breaker panel.

Issued

Mar 16, 2015

Abate by

Mar 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3): Before work was begun the employer did not ascertain by inquiry or direct observation or by instruments whether any part of an energized electric power circuit, expose or concealed was so located that the performance of the work may bring any person, tool or machine into physical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit.  The employer did not post and maintain proper warning signs where such a circuit exists.  The employer did not advise employee of the location of such lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken:    a.  On February 6, 2015, on the roof near the front of the house, the employer did not post and maintain warning signs where employees worked next to the 220 VAC service entrance wires spliced onto the wires from the power pole.