OSHA Inspection: JAMIE MORALES

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2173.00

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:  Tunnel entrance:  On or about February 10, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical and fire hazard while using a Lasko High Velocity Blower Fan, Model 4914, that was not designed for outdoor use or in potentially dangerous locations.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2173.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupers for personal protection:  Tunnel entrance:  On or about February 10, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while using a Makita Demolition Hammer, HM1203C, that was plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) with reverse polarity.

Issued

2017-04-07 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:  Tunnel entrance:  On or about February 10, 2017, and at times prior to, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard while using a Makita Demolition Hammer, HM1203C, which was plugged into a frayed extension cord.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1630.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.800(b)(1): Safe means of access and egress to all underground construction work stations was not provided and maintained:  In the alternative:  29 CFR 1926.1051(a): Stairway(s) or ladder(s) were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, or no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided:  Tunnel entrance:  On or about February 10, 2017, and at times prior to, employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while accessing and constructing a tunnel without ladders or other means or egress in place.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.800(j)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not assign a competent person to perform all required air monitoring under this section for underground construction:  Tunnel entrance:  On or about February 10, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an atmospheric hazard while accessing and constructing a tunnel without having an employee assigned to perform initial testing prior to entering the tunnel.

Issued

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.800(k)(1)(i): Fresh air was not supplied to all underground construction work areas in sufficient quantities to prevent dangerous or harmful accumulation of dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases:  Tunnel entrance:  On or about February 10, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an atmospheric hazard from not being provided sufficient mechanical ventilation during tunnel construction.