OSHA Inspection: JP LOWRY CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

2017-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2909.00 · Current $1745.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures:  At a commercial construction site, the employer did not ensure work areas where employees performing concrete form work for a sidewalk and ramp near the S. 6th Street and 500 Mary Ave, Waco, Texas intersection were kept clear exposing employees to fall and trip hazards.

Issued

2017-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4848.00 · Current $2909.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.28(a): The employer did not require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions.  At a commercial construction site, the employer did not ensure that employees performing concrete form work for a sidewalk and ramp near the S. 6th Street and 500 Mary Ave, Waco, Texas intersection were provided with a reflective safety vest exposing them to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2017-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3879.00 · Current $2327.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): 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.   At a commercial construction site, the employer did not ensure that employees performing concrete form work for a sidewalk and ramp using circular saws, quick cut saws and sledge hammers were provided with eye and face protection exposing them to struck-by or flying parts.

Issued

2017-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2909.00 · Current $1745.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9): Compressed gas cylinder(s) were not secured in an upright position:  At a commercial construction site, the employer did not ensure that employees performing concrete form work for a sidewalk and ramp secured the compressed gas cylinders used or welding and cutting exposing the employees to struck-by or fire hazards.

Issued

2017-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3232.00 · Current $1939.00 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:  At a commercial construction site, employees used an household electrical power strip to supply electrical power to circular saw and other electrical equipment.  The employer did not ensure the power strip was used per its listing or labeling exposing the employees to electrical shock or fire hazards.