OSHA Inspection: WILSON AVILES

Issued

2015-07-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $680.00 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:     (a) Apartment Building 14, during walkway construction operations, employees who were working at the jobsite with Makita skill saw and other equipment requiring electrical equipment power were exposed to electrocution, and electrical shock hazards from a 120 volt powered extension cord plugged into the jobsite electrical receptacle that had the power cord protective sleeve pulled out of the crimped clamp exposing the internal wiring. The power cord did not have a strain relief mechanism.

Issued

2015-07-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    (a) Apartment Building 14, during walkway construction operations, at least two (2) employees, were not protected from a fall hazard of approximately 9-feet.

Issued

2015-07-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(6): Each employee on ramps, runways, and other walkways was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems:    (a) Apartment Building 14, during walkway construction operations, at least three (3) employees, were not protected from a fall hazard of approximately 9-feet.