OSHA Inspection: BMB CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s)  (a) During framing work:  On or prior to 3/05/15, inspections of the jobsite, including tools and equipment, were not conducted by a competent person.    Abatement Note:  A competent person is one who is capable of recognizing existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective action to eliminate them.

Issued

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $1,020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided:  (a)  During framing work:  On or prior to 3/5/15, protective helmets and protective eyewear were not provided for employee use during framing work, including but not limited to:  operation of framing nailers, circular saws, and related tools and equipment.

Issued

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $1,020

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 interrupers for personal protection.  (a)  During framing work:  On or prior to 3/5/15, extension cord set(s) used to power equipment including, but not limited to DeWalt Circular saw(s), a DeWalt 1/2" drill, and a DeWalt sawzall, were not provided with GFCI protection.

Issued

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or step of a stepladder was used as a step:  (a) During framing work:  On or about 3/5/15, employee was using the top step and/or top of an 8' Werner fiberglass stepladder while nailiing framing member(s) at the front of the building.

Issued

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:   (a) During framing work:  On or about 3/05/15, a 6 outlet RPT (relocatable power tap or "power strip") was used to supply power to a small Husky air compressor and several tools, including: 2 DeWalt circular saws, a DeWalt hammer drill, and a DeWalt reciprocating saw (sawzall).