OSHA Inspection: E AND V BUILDERS, LLC.

Issued

2016-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1604.00 · Current $1604.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C): Each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, shall be visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage. Equipment found damaged or defective shall not be used until repaired.  a. On or before November 15, 2016, where an employee was using a reciprocating saw to cut lumber, the insulating cord of the saw damaged throughout the length of the cord, thereby exposing the employee to a 125 volt electrical contact hazard.

Issued

2016-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1604.00 · Current $1604.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(J): Extension cord sets used with portable electric tools and appliances shall be of three-wire type and shall be designed for hard or extra-hard usage. Flexible cords used with temporary and portable lights shall be designed for hard or extra-hard usage. NOTE: The National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, in Article 400, Table 400-4, lists various types of flexible cords, some of which are noted as being designed for hard or extra-hard usage. Examples of these types of flexible cords include hard service cord (types S, ST, SO, STO) and junior hard service cord (types SJ, SJO, SJT, SJTO).  a. On or before November 15, 2016, where an employee was using a two wire extension cord to provide power to a circular saw, the extension cord was not rated for hard or extra hard usage.

Issued

2016-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1604.00 · Current $1604.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Strain relief. Flexible cords shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  a. On or before November 15, 2016, where an employee was using an extension cord to provide electrical power to a reciprocating saw to cut lumber during framing, the outer insulation of the cord was pulled away from the plug exposing interior conductors, thereby exposing employees to a 125 volt electrical contact hazard.

Issued

2016-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2672.00 · Current $2672.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  a. On or before November 15, 2016, where an employee was working from the first story roof of the house, the employee was not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to a 12 foot fall hazard.  b. On or before November 15, 2016, where an employee was framing a two story house, the stairway was not guarded, thereby exposing the employee to a 10 foot fall hazard.