INDEPENDENCE, MO —
OSHA Inspection: AB ELECTRICAL, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of AB ELECTRICAL, INC. in 401 W MAPLE AVE., INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050 (NAICS 238210). OSHA activity number 341112993.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- AB ELECTRICAL, INC.
- Site address
- 401 W MAPLE AVE.
- City
- INDEPENDENCE
- State
- MO
- ZIP
- 64050
- Mailing
- 3336 PASEO BLVD., KANSAS CITY, MO 64109
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238210
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.451 F03
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2016
- Abate by
- Jan 27, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity: (a) On or about December 7th, 2015, at a worksite located at 401 W. Maple Ave. in Independence, MO, an employee was exposed to potential injuries from unexpected scaffold movements in that, prior to the start of work, an inspection of the scaffold for visible defects was not performed. The scaffold was placed in service and allowed to be used when an inspection for visible defects would have revealed that certain wheel and caster lock mechanisms were inoperative. Abatement certification is required for this Item. Use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2000
1926.452 W02
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2016
- Abate by
- Jan 27, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.452(w)(2): Scaffold casters and wheels were not locked with positive wheel and/or wheel and swivel locks, or equivalent means, to prevent movement of the scaffold while the scaffold was used in a stationary manner: (a) On or about December 7th, 2015, at a worksite located at 401 W. Maple Ave. in Independence, MO, an employee was exposed to potential injuries while working on a mobile, tubular welded-frame scaffold without properly functioning positive wheel and/or wheel and swivel locks. Abatement certification is required for this Item. Use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2000
1904.39 A02
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2016
- Abate by
- Jan 27, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four hours: (a) On or about December 7th, 2015, at approximately 3:20 PM, an employee sustained a reportable work-related injury requiring hospitalization. The injury was not reported to OSHA within the twenty-four hours allowed by standard. Abatement certification is required for this item. Use the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet for this purpose.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1000
- — Z (O) $2000
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341112993.
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