OSHA Inspection: CHEPPOS CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3135.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs necessary to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards:        a)  On or about July 14, 2016 - at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not develop, implement or maintain safety and health programs to aid in accident prevention responsibilities in the workplace.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3135.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:  a) On or about July 14, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, workers conducting tasks and responsibilities was exposed to electrical hazards were exposed to electrical hazards while square electrical boxes were sitting on the floor, not mounted to a wall and used to provide power to the temporary lighting of the site.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E): Lamps used in temporary wiring for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage:  a) On or about July 14, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, workers conducting tasks and responsibilities were exposed to electrical hazards posed by the bulbs of the temporary lighting not being protected from contact and/or breakage.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(F): Temporary lights were suspended by their electric cords when such lights and cords were not designed for suspension:  a)   On or about July 14, 2016, at the above addressed jobsite, workers conducting tasks and responsibilities per their work orders were exposed to electrical hazards posed by the bulbs of the temporary lighting that was suspended by its electrical cord(s) which were not designed for such a purpose.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3135.00 · Current $0.00 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 July 14, 2016 - at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure that a competent person inspected the supported scaffolding system for any visual defects before each shift.  The supported scaffolding system was found to have several defects that exposed the employees to fall hazards.  b)  On or about July 14, 2016 - at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure that a competent person inspected the mobile scaffolding system for any visual defects before each shift.  The mobile scaffolding system was found to not have its wheels locked and chocked which being occupied, therefore; exposing the employees to serious fall and struck by hazards.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards:  a)  On or about July 14, 2016 - at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure that his workers were trained to recognize and minimize their exposure to the hazards associated with the use of the supported scaffolding system used at the job site.  Employees were exposed to serious hazards.  b)  On or about July 14, 2016 - at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure that his workers were trained to recognize and minimize their exposure to the hazards associated with the use of the mobile scaffolding system used at the job site.  Employees were exposed to serious hazards.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(b): The employer did not have each employee involved in erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, maintaining, or inspecting a scaffold trained by a competent person to recognize any hazards associated with the work in question:  a)  On or about July 14, 2016 - at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure that his workers were trained to recognize and minimize their exposure to the hazards associated with the erection, assembly and the maintenance of the supported scaffolding system used at the job site.  Employees were exposed to serious hazards.  b)  On or about July 14, 2016 - at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure that his workers were trained to recognize and minimize their exposure to the hazards associated with the erection, assembly and the maintenance of the mobile scaffolding system used at the job site.  Employees were exposed to serious hazards.

Issued

2016-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) will be met: (Construction Reference: 1926.59):  a)  On or about July 14, 2016 - at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not develop, implement and/or maintain a written hazard communication program for the workplace as the workers were exposed to the health hazards posed by the Mortar/Stucco Mix Type S that was used at the site.