OSHA Inspection: CUSTODIO CARPENTRY, INC.

Issued

Sep 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact:  a) Front Porch Roof - A laborer was observed cutting through fiber glass roof shingles with a Makita portable electric circular saw, model number 5007F, and not wearing eye protection, on or about 07/07/2015.  No abatement documentation or certification required for this item.

Issued

Sep 22, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,080 · Current $1,080

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(iv): There was not at least one fire extinguisher located adjacent to stairways on each floor of a multistory building:  a) Job Site - Portable fire extinguishers were not provided anywhere in the building, on or about 07/07/2015.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $1,020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  a) First Floor Near Front Porch Roof - A laborer was using an extension cord that was missing the ground pin to supply power to a Makita portable electric circular saw used to cut existing roofing shingle, 15 amp, 120 volt service, on or about 07/07/2015.    No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Sep 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) First Floor Near Porch Roof - A laborer was using an extension cord that was showing signs of a strain to supply power to a Makita portable electric circular saw, model #5007F, used to cut existing roofing shingle, 15 amp, 120 volt service, on or about 07/07/2015.   b) Third Floor - A framing carpenter was using an extension cord that was showing signs of a strain to supply power to a DeWalt portable electric circular saw, model #DWE575, used to cut wood framing members, 15 amp, 120 volt service, on or about 07/07/2015.    No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Sep 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a) First Floor Near Front Porch Roof - A laborer was using an extension cord that was frayed with an exposed conductor to supply power to a Makita portable electric circular saw used to cut existing roofing shingle, 15 amp, 120 volt service, on or about 07/07/2015.     No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Sep 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person:   a) Second Floor Near Porch Roof - Two laborers were observed on the front porch roof utilizing an anchor point, as a part of the personal fall arrest system, which was not designed to accommodate attachment of two lifelines, exposing employees to a potential fall of 14 feet, on or about 07/07/15.    No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Sep 22, 2015

Abate by

Oct 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a) Job Site - Employees were not provided with fall protection training where two employees were observed using a personal fall arrest system which had lifelines attached to the same anchor point that was rated for 5000 lbs., exposing the employees to a potential fall of 14 feet, on or about 07/07/2015.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).