OSHA Inspection: HOUSE OF POWER ELECTRIC, LC

Issued

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

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.  On or about June 1, 2016, in the front area of a newly built dwelling, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when installing electrical wiring, junction boxes, and recessed lighting in ceiling area without eye protection.

Issued

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or step of a stepladder was used as a step:  The following violations occurred on or about June 1, 2016:   a. In the front entrance way of a newly built residential dwelling, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard when installing electrical wiring and hardware from a 6-foot Werner stepladder while standing on the top of the ladder.   b. In the NW corner of a newly built residential dwelling, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard when installing electrical wiring and hardware from a 6-foot Werner stepladder while standing on the top of the ladder.