OSHA Inspection: WOJCIECH SZCZERSKI DBA EXTER-TECH CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2016-05-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):  Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:    a) On February 17, 2016, employees were required to use a Ryobi table saw to cut plywood and were observed not wearing eye protection.

Issued

2016-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(f): Sections 4.1.2 (c) American National Standards Institute 01.1-1961, Safety Code for Woodworking Machinery as adopted by 29 CFR 1926.304(f) circular handfed rip saws did not have non-kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:    a) On February 17, 2016, the employer provided for employee use a Ryobi table saw that was not equipped with non-kickback fingers or dogs to rip lumber.

Issued

2016-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

23 CFR 1926.304(i)(1):  Each circular hand-fed ripsaw was not guarded by a hood completely enclosing the portion of the saw above the table and the portion of the saw above the material being cut.  a)  On February 17, 2016, the employer provided for employee use a Ryobi table saw that was not equipped with a blade guard to rip lumber.

Issued

2016-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1):  Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:     a)   On February 17, 2016, employees were using a Ryobi table saw that had a worn and frayed power cord.

Issued

2016-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):  Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, nor were the employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b):      a) On February 17, 2016, employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to approximately 9.8 feet to the asphalt driveway below, while performing carpentry work to an existing single family house.

Issued

2016-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):  Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:    a)  On February 17, 2016, employees were exposed to fall hazards while using an A-frame ladder in the closed position on the roof of an existing single family house approximately 9.8 feet high.