OSHA Inspection: TEX MEX FRAMING & REMODELING

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $918.00 · Current $550.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): The employer shall ensure that flexible cords are connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.      On the north side of the construction site, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while operating a Rolair air-compressor with the power cord that had the outer sheathing pulled away from the strain relief device exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used.   On the north side of the construction site, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while operating a DeWalt skill saw with the power cord outer sheathing pulled away and visible internal wiring.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1512.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b).        On the north side of the construction site, employees who worked without fall protection were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet while engaged in framing activities.