OSHA Inspection: PINEY BRANCH MOTORS, INC.

Issued

2018-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $3200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites:    a) Office Trailer - Employees were using a Ryobi portable electric circular saw to cut vinyl skirting and a ground fault circuit interrupter was not provided, 110 volt, 15 amp service, on or about 09/26/2018.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2018-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a) Office Trailer - Employees were using a Ryobi portable electric saw to cut vinyl skirting and the flexible cord was frayed, 110 volt, 15 amp service, on or about 09/26/2018.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2018-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $3200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    a) Office Trailer - Employees were using an extension cord that was missing a ground pin, to supply power to a Ryobi portable electric circular saw that was used to cut vinyl skirting, 110 volt, 15 amp service, on or about 09/26/2018.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2018-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Office Trailer - Employees were using an extension cord that was showing a strain at the plug, to supply power to a Ryobi portable electric circular saw that was used to cut vinyl skirting, 110 volt, 15 amp service, on or about 09/26/2018.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).