OSHA Inspection: PATRIACCA CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Feb 1, 2018

Abate by

Feb 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,513 · Current $2,513

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(g)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of the saw were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of the stock and remain in contact with stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed:  (a) Patriacca Construction, Inc. @ 10 Stonebridge Drive, Avon, Colorado 81620:  On or before November 7, 2017, as part of the accident/injury prevention program under its safety program, the exposing employer did note ensure that the lower exposed portion of the blade was guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of the stock and remain in contact with the stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed.  An employee used a Hitachi 10 inch miter saw to cut a Tyvek roll that was 12 inches in diameter.  The employee manually retracted the blade guard to the highest upper position using his left thumb, thus circumventing the guard from coming down and making contact with material being cut. The saw kicked back, causing the employee's left thumb to come into contact with the unguarded portion of the blade, resulting in a deep cut of his left thumb.  This condition exposed employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Feb 1, 2018

Abate by

Feb 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,513 · Current $2,513

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 were used by employees did not have approved ground-fault circuit interrupters for personnel protection:    (a) Patriacca Construction, Inc. @ 10 Stonebridge Drive, Avon, Colorado 81620:  On or before November 7, 2017, as part of the accident/injury prevention program under its safety program, the exposing employer did not ensure that where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120- volt receptacle outlets had approved ground-fault circuit interrupters.  The employer allowed employees to plug extension cords into the outlets of the existing building to power saws and other equipment, and these outlets did not include approved ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) for personnel protection.  This condition exposed employees to potential electrical shock hazards at the construction site.