OSHA Inspection: KELLY STOVER CONSTRUCTION INC

Issued

Mar 5, 2015

Abate by

Mar 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $600 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.  (a)  West side of structure, On February 18, 2015 employees using pneumatic nail guns were not wearing safety glasses.   Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 5, 2015

Abate by

Mar 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $1,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables used for temporary wiring were not protected from damage:    (a) South side of building:  On February 18, 2015, at least two energized electrical extension cords in use had damaged outer insulation that exposed the inner wiring.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 5, 2015

Abate by

Mar 31, 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:  (a) Southside of structure: On February 18, 2015, energized flexible cords had inadequate strain relief damaging outer insulation and exposing the inner wiring.   Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 5, 2015

Abate by

Mar 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $4,400 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 (b):   (a)  Top of structure: On February 18, 2015, Two employees engaged in setting trusses roof were exposed to fall hazards approximately nine (9) feet onto packed earth and/or construction debris.  (b)  Roof of structure: On February 18, 2015, Two employees engaged in sheathing activities on a 6/12 pitch roof were exposed to fall hazards between nine (9) and seventeen (17) feet onto packed earth and/or construction debris and 17 feet on concrete.   Kelly Stover Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) that was contained in OSHA Inspection 519706, Citation 1, Item 1, issued on 7/23/2012; Final order date of 9/20/2013 with respect to the work site on the corner of 470 W Archerfield St., Meridian, Idaho.  Abatement: Note abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item