OSHA Inspection: CAVCO INDUSTRIES INC.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Jan 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,967 · Current $5,975 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking-working surface.    On or about 12 April 2017, and at times prior thereto, various portions of a guardrail system employed chains instead of structural steel. The chain rails had deflections in multiple sections resulting in the minimum top edge height to be less than 39 inches, exposing the workers to a fall hazard of approximately 7 feet 6 inches to the concrete floor below.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,975 · Current $4,481 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(iii): Employee(s) required to use PPE by this section were not trained to know how to don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE.  On or about 12 April 2017, and at times prior thereto, two employees working within the Exteriors - Tops Department were each wearing a fall protection harness that was not adjusted properly and had done so without being trained, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 13 feet or more to the concrete floor below.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $5,975

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet.    On or about 12 April 2017, and at times prior thereto, four employees working within the Welding Shop had placed cylinders of Acetylene next to cylinders of Oxygen while in storage, exposing the employees to fire, explosion and projectile hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,975 · Current $4,481 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910.  On or about 12 April 2017, and at times prior thereto, electrical panels and components were blocked by items in front of them reducing safe and ready access, exposing the employees to electrical, tripping and struck by hazards. a) Maintenance Shop: Maintenance employees that are required to reset breakers at least two times per month have restricted access where various items are stored within 3 feet of the breaker panel. b) Production Floor: Near the Break Room door, several electrical components were blocked by a rolling table for access. Items such as a transformer, disconnect switch, and a breaker panel.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  On or about 12 April 2017, and at times prior thereto, electrical cords and power strips were used in a manner that was not in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, exposing employees to an electrical hazard of approximately 120 volts. a) Countertops: Two re-locatable power taps (RPT) were connected in series with an extension cord connected to the last RPT that had an electrical device plugged in at the time. b) Trim: Extension cords were connected in series with the connected plug ends lying in standing water.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Abate by

Oct 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,975 · Current $4,481 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): Where there was a defect or evidence of damage that could expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service until the repairs and tests necessary to render the electric equipment safe have been made.  On or about 12 April 2017, and at times prior thereto, an electrical extension cord used for a Ryobi Jig Saw within the Sidewalls Department had damage to the outer jacket, compromising the integrity of the cord, and was consequently covered up with black duct tape with continued usage, exposing the employees to the hazard of either an electrical fire or approximately 120 volts.

Issued

Oct 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that the strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  On or about 12 April 2017, and at times prior thereto, three electrical cords within the Countertops Department had strain relief damage and were being utilized to power various items, exposing the employee to an electrical hazard of approximately 120 volts.