OSHA Inspection: GEICO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

May 31, 2019

Abate by

Jun 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,188 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.  a) Ground floor- An employee was not wearing a hardhat and was exposed to a potential head injury while working below employees performing framing work; on or about 4/4/19.

Issued

May 31, 2019

Abate by

Jun 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,250 Reduced

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) Ground floor- Employees were using an extension cord that was not provided with strain relief; on or about 4/4/19.

Issued

May 31, 2019

Abate by

Jun 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,188 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, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b).  a) First level of the house- Employee performing framing without a fall protection system was exposed to a fall approximately 10 ft onto the ground; on or about 4/4/19.

Issued

May 31, 2019

Abate by

Jun 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,374 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders were used for purposes other than the purposes for which they were designed:    a) First level of the house- Employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 10 feet while using a 6ft A frame ladder instead of an extension ladder to reach a 10ft high roof level. Employees were required to use the top step of the ladder; on or about 11/20/17.