OSHA Inspection: KW CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.

Issued

2016-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $1152.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees were not provided with eye and face protection when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:           a) On or about August 15, 2016, employees were exposed to eye injury while operating electric saws without the benefit of eye protection.          In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3207.00 · Current $1730.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(4)(ii): The point of operation of machine(s) whose operation exposed an employee to injury was not guarded:        a) On or about August 15, 2016, a DeWalt table saw was not equipped with a blade guard when used to cut materials at the site.          In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3207.00 · Current $1728.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:      a) On or about August 15, 2016, the top step of an 8 foot A-Frame stepladder was used as a step for during siding work being conducted on the exterior of the building.           In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $1150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.59: Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 1910.1200 of this chapter.     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 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:        a) The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:       1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals;   2) Material safety data sheet availability;   3) Training of employees;   4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace;   5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and   6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.       a) On or about August 15, 2016, the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program where employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica when required to cut James Hardie Building Products being used during construction work performed at the site.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2016-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-29 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:    a) On or about August 15, 2016,  worn and frayed electrical cords were used to supply electricity to tools and equipment at the site.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).