OSHA Inspection: WHITE SWAN MOTEL, LLC.

Issued

2016-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1020.00 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:  (a) On or about April 13, 2016, and at times prior, White Swan Motel, LLC., did not ensure that ground fault circuit interrupters, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program was used to protect its employees at a renovation project. Employees were exposed to contact with electrical hazards, in that a 120V temporary wiring branch was connected directly to a utility service drop, without ground fault circuit interrupters, or an assured grounding conductor program.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2016-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(B): Temporary wiring branch circuits did not originate in a power outlet or panel board, and were not protected by over current devices:   (a) On or about April 13, 2016, and at times prior, White Swan Motel, LLC., did not ensure that temporary wiring branch circuits originated in a power outlet or panel board, and was protected by over current devices. Employees were exposed to contact with electrical hazards, in that a 120V temporary wiring branch was connected directly to a utility service drop. The ~250 feet-long temporary wiring branch did not originate on a power outlet or a  panel board, and was not protected by over current devices.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2016-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  (a) On or about April 13, 2016, and at times prior, White Swan Motel, LLC., did not ensure that flexible cords were used in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Employees were exposed to contact with electrical hazards, in that a spliced flexible cord was used to power temporary lighting while renovating rooms after fire damage.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.