OSHA Inspection: THRESHOLD BUILDERS LLC.

Issued

2017-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1)(ii): Safety of equipment was not determined on the basis of mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:      a) Work site - On or about June 21, 2017, the employer was using electric boxes with knockouts for extension cords, which is not what they are listed and labeled for.

Issued

2017-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:      a) Work site - On or about June 21, 2017, the employer was using inadequate fittings that did not prevent strain where flexible cords entered electric boxes with knockouts for extension cords.

Issued

2017-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(F): Temporary lights were suspended by their electric cords when such lights and cords were not designed for suspension:      a) Work site - On or about June 21, 2017, the employer had installed temporary lights throughout the building and suspended them by their cords.

Issued

2017-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:      a) East roof - On or about June 21, 2017, employees were working from the lower roof installing the fascia on the upper roof without the use of fall protection.

Issued

2017-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:      a) Northeast corner of deck - Employees were accessing the deck from the incomplete staircase which was approximately 4' from the ground.

Issued

2017-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:   a) East roof - On or about June 21, 2017, employees were working from the lower roof installing the fascia on the upper roof without the use of fall protection.  Employees had been trained in fall protection but the employer did not have a written record of such training.