OSHA Inspection: GATEWAY WATERPROOFING & RESTORATION, LLC

Issued

Sep 28, 2017

Abate by

Oct 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(a)(6): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:  JOB SITE: 4100 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63110, on or about 8/14/2017, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer.  A shackle used to connect the wire rope on a suspended scaffold was defective and was not removed from service.  The workers were exposed to a fall hazard.

Issued

Sep 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  JOB SITE: 4100 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63110, on or about 8/14/2017, workers were observed using a yellow flexible extension cords where the path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous.  The cord was used in the suspended scaffold to power a box radio and was missing the ground prong on the male end of the cord.  The workers were exposed to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Sep 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  JOB SITE: 4100 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63110, on or about 8/14/2017, workers were observed using a worn or frayed a yellow flexible extension cord to power a box radio while they worked from a suspended scaffold.  The workers were exposed to an electrical hazard.