OSHA Inspection: FLEX BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Apr 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    a. On February 9, 2015, inside the garage, the metal cased 110 volt Makita electric hammer drill was missing the grounding pin.

Issued

Apr 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1): An inspection of the excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems was not conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift:   a. On February 9, 2015, on the west side of the project, inspections by a competent person were not conducted before employee were allowed to work in an 12 foot deep by 8 foot wide by 200 foot long trench between a nearly vertical soil wall and vertical concrete wall without a protective system.

Issued

Apr 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1):Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c) of this section:     a. On February 9, 2015, on the west side of the project, employees worked in an 12 foot deep by 8 foot wide by 200 foot long trench between a nearly vertical wall of soil and vertical concrete wall that was about 9 feet high without a protective system.

Issued

Apr 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and/or bottom of (a) ladder(s) was not kept clear:   a)  On February 9, 2015, at the back side of the project, the area at the top of a job-made wooden extension ladder was not cleared of rebar and plastic sheeting, exposing employees to trip and fall hazards.

Issued

Apr 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(2): Ladder rungs, cleats, and/or steps were not parallel, level, and uniformly spaced when the ladder was in position for use:   a)  On February 9, 2015, at the back side of the project, the rungs on a job-made wooden extension ladder, approximately 10 feet in length, were not uniformly spaced.

Issued

Apr 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    a.  On February 9, 2015, employees were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and regulations for trenches and excavations and how to control or eliminate cave-in hazards and exposure to injuries.

Issued

Apr 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form and scrap lumber with protruding nails, and all other debris, were not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures:     a. On February 9, 2015, near the west side exterior wall, lumber, pieces of conduit, and debris were on the ground in the path to the lower side of the construction of the building.