OSHA Inspection: BRENT HUGHES

Issued

Oct 19, 2015

Abate by

Oct 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided:  Employees performing interior demolition and rehabilitation work were not provided with personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hard hats and protective footwear, thereby exposing employees to struck-by hazards from falling and flying objects.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 19, 2015

Abate by

Oct 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites:  At the above addressed jobsite, an extension cord was wired to the conductors of a damaged electrical panel. A ground fault circuit interrupter or an assured equipment grounding conductor program was not used, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock and electrocution.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 19, 2015

Abate by

Oct 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(B): Branch circuits did not originate in a power outlet or panelboard. All conductors were not protected by overcurrent devices at their ampacity.  Branch-circuit conductors were laid on the floor:  At the above addressed jobsite, an extension cord was connected directly to a damaged electrical panel with exposed live parts. The extension cord was not protected by any overcurrent devices. The extension cord was laid on the floor and across stairs. The extension cord was used to power temporary lighting used by employees, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock, electrocution and fire hazards.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 19, 2015

Abate by

Oct 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(D): Disconnecting switches or plug connectors were not installed to permit the disconnection of all ungrounded conductors of each temporary circuit:  At the above addressed jobsite, an extension cord was wired directly to the interior of an electrical panel without the use of disconnecting switches or plug connectors, thereby exposing employees to fire hazards, electrical shock and electrocution.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 19, 2015

Abate by

Oct 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(1)(ii): Flexible cord was not equipped with an attachment plug and energized from a receptacle outlet when used as permitted in 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(1)(i) [C], [F], or [H]:  At the above addressed jobsite, an extension cord was stripped and wired directly to the conductors of an electrical panel, thereby exposing employees to potential fire hazards.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 19, 2015

Abate by

Oct 29, 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:  At the above addressed jobsite, an extension cord was stripped back and the wires were connected directly to the live conductors inside a damaged electrical panel, thereby exposing employees to fire hazards.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).