OSHA Inspection: WIZARD ELECTRICAL SERVICE

Issued

Jul 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,415 · Current $2,415

Hazardous substances 8870

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.   On or about March 27, 2019 the employer did not ensure that nominal 110 volt electrical power source (receptacle) was equipped with a GFI system. This condition exposed employees to hazards associated with electrical shock.

Issued

Jul 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C): 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 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.  On or about March 27, 2019 the employer did not ensure that flexible cords were inspected and removed from service when damaged or defective. This condition exposed employees to hazards associated with electrical shock.

Issued

Jul 2, 2019

Abate by

Jul 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,978

Hazardous substances 88708890

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.850(a): Evidence in writing was not available that an engineering survey performed by a competent person had been performed prior to permitting employee(s) to start demolition operations:  On or about March 27, 2019 the employer did not ensure that an engineering survey was performed by a competent person prior to permitting employees to start demolition operations. This condition exposed employees to hazards such as, but not limited to, electrical shock, structure collapse, asbestos and/or fire.

Issued

Jul 2, 2019

Abate by

Jul 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 88708890

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.850(c): All electric, gas, water, steam, sewer, and other service lines were not shut off, capped, or otherwise controlled, outside the building line before demolition work was started:  On or about March 27, 2019 the employer did not ensure that all utilities were shut-off, capped or controlled outside the building before demolition work started. This condition exposed employees to hazards such as, but not limited to, electrical shock, structure collapse, asbestos and/or fire.