OSHA Inspection: P 2 CONTRACTING LLC

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Abate by

Sep 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $2,300 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:      a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 18, 2018, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure that lighting systems in the superintendent's main workspace were properly installed and used in that lights did not have covers and at least one light was hanging down from one end at the ceiling.

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(B): Runs of open conductors were not located where the conductors would not be subjected to physical damage, and the conductors were not fastened at intervals not exceeding 10 feet (3.05 m):   a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 11, 2018, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure that romex, used for temporary power at the site, was placed out of the way of contact and that it was properly secured, exposing it to physical damage.

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Abate by

Sep 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage:      a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 11, 2018, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure that temporary lighting systems had appropriate covers.

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from damage:   a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 11, 2018, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords were protected from damage in that several cords were strewn over the floor where employees walked/worked.

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): In energized installations each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 12, 2018, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure that a cover was provided on an outlet in the superintendent's primary workspace.

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided which would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screw:   a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 12, 2018, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure that the cord for the fan in the superintendent's primary workspace was in safe condition in that the strain relief was damaged/missing to the point that a large section of the inner wiring was showing.

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $3,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical 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) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 11, 2018, during roof joist and sheathing activities, the employer did not ensure that appropriate fall protection systems/devices were in use where fall hazards of up to approximately 10 feet existed.

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1): Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, was not 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level:   a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 11, 2018, during roof joist and sheathing activities on the upper roof, the employer did not ensure that existing parapet walls were tall enough to as fall protection in that they were determined to be approximately 21 inches tall, exposing employees to fall hazards of up to approximately 8 feet.  a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 11, 2018, during construction clean up and related activities on the lower roof, the employer did not ensure that existing parapet walls were tall enough to as fall protection in that they were determined to be approximately 35-36 inches tall, exposing employees to fall hazards determined to be up to approximately 12 1/2 feet.

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers:   Instances including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 11, 2018, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure that appropriate protection was provided over floor holes in that a floor hole on the second floor was determined to be approximately 20 inches wide by 29 inches long and at least 9 inches deep, and no cover was provided to prevent accidentally stepping into it or tripping in it.

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Abate by

Aug 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards that enabled each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and that trained each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:   Instances including, but not limited to, the following:  a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 11, 2018, during construction clean up and related activities on the lower roof, the employer did not ensure that an employee was provided appropriate fall protection training where exposed to fall hazards of up to approximately 12 1/2 feet.

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Abate by

Aug 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $2,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways with at least 4 risers did not have at least one handrail:      Instances including, but limited to, the following:    a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 11, 2018, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure at least one handrail was provided on a stairway from the 2nd to the 3rd floor.

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(8): Stairrail systems and handrails were not so surfaced as to prevent injury to employees from punctures or lacerations, and to prevent snagging of clothing:   a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 11, 2018, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure the handrail in the front stairway from floor 1 to floor 2 was safe to use in that it was rough and splintery.

Issued

Aug 9, 2018

Abate by

Aug 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not implement a program of frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment made by competent persons designated by the employer:   a) Job site, 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA: On or about July 11, 2018, during construction activities, the employer did not ensure that an appropriate system of inspections was implemented to identify and correct safety and health hazards at the worksite. Deficiencies note during the inspection included but were not limited to, fall hazards, electrical safety hazards and stairway railing hazards.