OSHA Inspection: NEPINO ENTERPRISES CORP.

Issued

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,439 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i):     Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites:      a)  121 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ.    Employees were exposed to electric shock as the extension cords used throughout the site were not plugged into a power source with GFCI protection.                                                                                            Violation observed on or about 10/26/2017.

Issued

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,439 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2):     In energized installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    a)  121 Madison Avenue, in the Garage Area, Madison, NJ.    Employees were exposed to electric shock as the outlet box providing power to extension cords was missing its cover.                                                                                             Violation observed on or about 10/26/2017.

Issued

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,049 · Current $1,700 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)  121 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ.    Employees were exposed to electric shock as the female end of the extension cord that was plugged into a portable GFCI device had several inches of strain showing.                                                                            Violation observed on or about 11/02/2017.

Issued

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,439 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1):     Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    a)  121 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ.    Employees were exposed to electric shock as the power cord supplying the Makita circular saw was badly frayed.                                                                                                                                Violation observed on or about 11/02/2017.

Issued

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,439 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii):     Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge:  Note:  29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(7) applies when the top edge of a stairrail system also serves as a handrail.    Instance a)  121 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ.    Employees were exposed to falls of up to approximately 8' to the floor below as interior stairways were not equipped with stairrails.                                                                              Violation observed on or about 10/26/2017.

Issued

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,049 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(12):     Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings were not provided with guardrail systems that meet the criteria contained in Subpart M of 29 CFR 1926:  Note:  Guarding of landings for stairways and ladders are being maintained under Subpart M.    Instance a)  121 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ.    Employees were exposed to falls of over 8' to the floor below as interior stairway landings were not provided with guardrail systems.                                                                            Violation observed on or about 10/26/2017.

Issued

Feb 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,536 · Current $1,995 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):     Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):     Instance a)  121 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ.    Employee was exposed to falls of 8' from the roof trusses to the second floor and to over 26' falls from roof trusses to the ground below as no methods of fall protection were in use.                                          Violation observed on or about 10/26/2017.    Instance b)  121 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ.    Employees were exposed to falls of up to 18'8" from unguarded wall /window openings throughout the first and second floors of this residential structure.                                                 Violation observed on or about 10/26/2017.                        Nepino Enterprises Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 950234, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 01/22/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 103 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ.