OSHA Inspection: SUMMIT DESIGN + BUILD, LLC

Issued

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1320.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(B): Branch circuits shall originate in a power outlet or panelboard. Conductors shall be run as multiconductor cord or cable assemblies or open conductors, or shall be run in raceways. All conductors shall be protected by overcurrent devices at their ampacity. Runs of open conductors shall be located where the conductors will not be subject to physical damage, and the conductors shall be fastened at intervals not exceeding 10 feet (3.05 m). No branch-circuit conductors shall be laid on the floor. Each branch circuit that supplies receptacles or fixed equipment shall contain a separate equipment grounding conductor if the branch circuit is run as open conductors.    a.  On or about May 13, 2015 - at the above addressed jobsite, the electric cables/wiring were not protected from damage when exiting the temporary power panels in the basement, and floors 1 through 7, thereby exposing the employees and subcontractor employees to hazards associated with electrical shock.

Issued

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1): Conductors entering boxes, cabinets, or fittings. Conductors entering boxes, cabinets, or fittings shall be protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter shall be effectively closed. Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall also be effectively closed.    a.  On or about May 13, 2015 - at the above addressed jobsite, on the 7th and 5th floors, unused openings in electrical boxes were not effectively closed, thereby exposing the employees and subcontractor employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1320.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, shall be equipped with at least one handrail.    a.  On or about May 13, 2015 - at the above addressed jobsite, the stairway leading to the basement did not have a handrail, thereby exposing employees and subcontractor employees to fall hazards.