OSHA Inspection: BERLIN BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

2015-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

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) 5407 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, PA; Employees were using an extension cord that was not provided with strain relief to power a Dewalt 7 1/4 inch Circular Saw used cut plywood, on or about 06/16/2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface having an unprotected side or edge which was six or more feet (1.8m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personnel fall arrest system:   a) 5407 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, PA; While employees were leveling the exterior wall of the building without the use of fall protection they were exposed to a 6 foot 7 inch fall hazard, on or about 06/16/2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders were used for purposes other than the purposes for which they were designed:   a) 5407 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, PA; An employee was using a Werner 8 Foot Step Ladder in a non-self-supporting manner to remove a string line from a wall, on or about 06/16/2015.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   a) 5407 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, PA; The employer did not perform an examination of the extension cords that employees used to power a Dewalt 7 1/4 inch Circular Saw Model # DWE575, on or about 06/16/2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.