OSHA Inspection: BUILDERGURU CONTRACTING INC.

Issued

May 8, 2019

Abate by

May 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $2,273

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 interrupters for personal protection:    On or about December 18, 2018, at 1151 Bladensburg Rd, NE, DC on the first floor employees were observed using a Craftsman air compressor plugged into a Ridge 5 Outlet Extension Cord Hub that was plugged in an outlet that did not have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 8, 2019

Abate by

May 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    On or about December 18, 2018, at 1151 Bladensburg Rd, NE, DC on the first floor employees were observed using a Craftsman Air compressor to power hand tools, in which strain relief was not provided.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $2,327 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14): Each employee working on, at, above, or near wall openings (including those with chutes attached), where the outside bottom edge of the wall opening was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches (1.0 M) above the walking/working surface, is not protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system.    On or about December 13, 2018, at 1151 Bladensburg Rd, NE in DC on the second floor  employees were working adjacent to a window that had a ledge 18 inches above the floor to dispose of material being removed as part of demolition activities  without using fall protection and were exposed to a fall hazard of 16 feet.    No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

May 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $758 · Current $400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2):  The employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form:      On or about March 2, 2019, the employer which has 40 employees and falls under the NAICS Conde 238140 failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent by 03/02/2019.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).