OSHA Inspection: K'ALOMA DESIGN GROUP INC

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:            (a):    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to the hazards of head injuries from overhead falling objects such as hand tools and metal materials while working below and adjacent to a scaffold system without the use of hardhats.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): When power operated tools are designed to accommodate guards, they shall be equipped with such guards when in use:            (a)    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to injuries from flying metal debris and/or abrasive wheel fragments while operating a DeWalt angle grinder without its guard.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(c): Employees using hand and power tools and exposed to the hazard of falling, flying, abrasive, or splashing objects, or exposed to harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases were not provided with the particular personal protective equipment necessary to protect them from the hazard:            (a)    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to eye injuries from flying metal debris and/or abrasive wheel fragments while operating an unguarded DeWalt angle grinder without appropriate eye protection.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii)            (a):    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to the hazards of falls between 16 and  24 feet while working from the second and third tiers of a scaffold system that were not fully planked.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights did not bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation            (a):    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to the hazards of falls between 8 and 24 feet while working from a scaffold with uprights bearing on inadequate foundation.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(ii): Unstable objects were used to support scaffolds or platform units:          (a):    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to the hazards of falls between 8 and 24 feet while working from a scaffold which had an upright bearing on a concrete cinder block.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity:            (a):    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to the hazards of falls between 8 and 24 feet while working from a scaffold that was not inspected by a competent person before the work shift.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(h)(2)(ii): A toeboard was not erected along the edge of platforms more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower levels for a distance sufficient to protect employees below:          (a):    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to the hazards of falling objects of distances between 16 and 24 feet while working from and below a scaffold that was missing toeboards.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.            (a):    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to the hazards of falls between 8 and 24 feet while working from a scaffold prior to being provided with training for the hazards associated with the scaffold being used.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $680.00 Reduced

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            (a):    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to the hazards of falls while using an 8 foot step ladder leaning against a scaffold without using the spreader.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to the hazards of falls while using an extension ladder that had landscaping rock piled around its base.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using a 4-way gang box at the end of an extension cord to power their portable hand tools.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C): Where an assured equipment grounding conductor program was being utilized, the employer did not ensure that each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, were not visually inspected fofore each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indicationsof possible internal damage          (a):    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using an extension cord missing a ground pin to power a DeWalt portable right angle grinder.

Issued

2015-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):    On or about March 23, 2015, at the above addressed worksite, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using an extension cord missing a strain relief on the 3 receptacle end to power a DeWalt portable right angle grinder.