OSHA Inspection: BRAZOS FENCE INCORPORATED

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $2208.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:      a) At the worksite, employees performing fence repair work using a Milwaukie 4.5" angle grinder were exposed to struck-by while using the tool without a guard.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $2210.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:        a) At the site, the 4.5 inch Milwaukie angle grinder being used by employees, had an electrical cord that was damaged and exposed bare conductors, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1774.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working 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) At the site, employees engaged fencing work were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 6 feet while performing their duties on site without a fall protection system.