OSHA Inspection: EZEQUIEL CRUZ

Issued

2015-06-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

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.  On or about 15 June 2015, and at times prior thereto, an electrical extension cord was being used to provide power for hand-held tools in which the cord had visible strain relief damage at the plug end, exposing workers to an electrical hazard of approximately 120 volts.

Issued

2015-06-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.  On 15 June 2015, two siding installers were performing fascia work from a pump jack scaffold metal plank board at a height above 6 feet without fall protection, exposing the workers to a fall hazard of approximately 12 feet 9 inches to the ground below.