OSHA Inspection: R&C FRAMING LLC

Issued

Feb 21, 2019

Abate by

Mar 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,705 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C): Where an assured equipment grounding conductor program was being utilized, the employer did not ensure that each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, were not visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage.    At a residential construction site located at 2409 SE Ridge Line Dr., Blue Springs MO: Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards. The employer failed to protect employee from electrical shock in that equipment was being used with visible insulation damage in multiple areas. This was demonstrated when a DEWALT brand circular saw (Serial # DWE575SB)was connected to an extension cord, and was visibly damaged in multiple areas. Internal wiring was exposed that could have resulted in internal wire damage thus creating a path to ground that was not permanent, continuous or effective.

Issued

Feb 21, 2019

Abate by

Mar 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,785 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:     At a worksite site located at 2409 SE Ridge Line Dr., Blue Springs, MO: Employees were exposed to fall hazards. Three employees were engaged in framing work and were not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system. This was demonstrated when employees were observed working on the second story of a framed structure with no means of all protection, approximately 14.9 feet eave to ground.

Issued

Feb 21, 2019

Abate by

Mar 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,705 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:     A worksite site located at 2409 SE Ridge Line Dr., Blue Springs, MO: Employees were exposed to a fall hazards. Employees were using Werner brand extension ladder to access the second level of the residential worksite. The extension ladder was not extended at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface. The ladder was place one foot above the upper landing of the second level.