OSHA Inspection: INTERSTATE MECHANICAL & CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jan 16, 2019

Abate by

Jan 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $2,772

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupers for personal protection.  a. On or about October 18, 2018, at the addressed jobsite, the temporary power for the jobsite used the bathroom outlets that were not ground fault circuit interrupter type receptacles nor did the employer have an assured grounding program for the jobsite, thereby exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 16, 2019

Abate by

Jan 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $2,772

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, or receptacles had live parts normally exposed to employee contact:  a. On or about October 18, 2018, at the addressed jobsite, receptacles and light switches were not provided with covers or face plates to protect against accidental contact, thereby exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $3,880

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. On or about October 18, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing construction activities from the 2nd floor roof access area were exposed to falls, of  fourteen (14) feet four-tenths  (4:10) inches, created by the presence of unprotected sides.

Issued

Jan 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $3,880

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and/or bottom of (a) ladder(s) was not kept clear:  a.  On or about October 18, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards when the bottom of the ladder was not kept clear of debris, including but not building materials and pallets.