OSHA Inspection: ELMSTAR ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,398 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1)(i): Suitability for installation and use in conformity with the provisions of this subpart. Suitability of equipment for an identified purpose may be evidenced by listing, labeling, or certification for that identified purpose.  On and about March 26, 2018, employees of Elmstar Electric Corp. were exposed to shock hazards while using a Milwaukee Electric Tool Core Drill when the motor cord had a 15A plug on the cord the drill stand had been modified with a metal junction box housing a light switch and 15A outlet to power and control the 20A drill motor.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(e)(1): Cabinets, fittings, and boxes. Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations shall be installed so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures. In wet locations the enclosures shall be weatherproof.   On and about March 26, 2018, employees of Elmstar Electric Corp. were exposed to shock hazards while using a Milwaukee Electric Tool Core Drill when the original electrical components on the cord and drill stand had been replaced with non-waterproof components.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $617 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(2): Extension cords shall not be fastened with staples, hung from nails, or suspended by wire.  On and about March 26, 2018, employees were exposed to shock and burn hazards while working near temporary lighting circuits and extension cords that were hung from nails and secured by tie wire.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $617 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(f)(1): Housekeeping. The employer shall not allow dry sweeping or dry brushing where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica unless wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure are not feasible.  On and about March 26, 2018, employees were exposed to silica dust while dry sweeping the work area where silica dust was or could have been present.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): Written exposure control plan. The employer shall establish and implement a written exposure control plan that contains at least the following elements:  29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1)(i): A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica;  29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1)(ii): A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task  29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1)(iii): A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica;  29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1)(iv): A description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas, when necessary, to minimize the number of employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica and their level of exposure, including exposures generated by other employers or sole proprietors.  On and about March 26, 2018, employees were exposed to silica dust when a written exposure control plan had not been implemented to communicate the specific work practices needed to prevent employee exposure to silica.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(4): The employer shall designate a competent person to make frequent and regular inspections of job sites, materials, and equipment to implement the written exposure control plan.  On and about March 26, 2018, employees were exposed to silica dust when the employer did not ensure a competent person conducted frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite to ensure employees were using equipment and work practices properly.