OSHA Inspection: CAC CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Aug 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,638 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(i)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by cabinets or other forms of enclosures, nor by any of the means listed in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this paragraph:       a) On or about June 26, 2019, an electrical service panel in the lower level of the building was not guarded or otherwise protected to prevent accidental contact with energized electrical parts.       No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Aug 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $0 Reduced

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:      a) On or about June 26, 2019, employees were provided with electrical tools and equipment connected by temporary extension cords without the use of an assured equipment grounding program or ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI).       No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Aug 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:          a) On or about June 26, 2019, worn and frayed electrical cords were used to supply electricity to tools and equipment at the site.        No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Aug 23, 2019

Abate by

Aug 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,638 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:              a) On or about June 26, 2019, employees were exposed to electrical hazards where carpentry work was conducted adjacent to an energized electrical service drop power line.           In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,638 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) On or about June 26, 2019, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 22 feet to the exterior of the building while walking/working from second story top plates and unprotected deck.    b) On or about June 26, 2019, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 25 feet to the exterior of the building while walking/working adjacent to unprotected second story window/wall openings.    c) On or about June 26, 2019, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 8 feet to the basement while walking/working adjacent to an unprotected floor edge on the main level of the building.              No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Aug 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,638 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):  Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:               a) On or about June 26, 2019, employees were exposed to fall hazards while using an 8 foot stepladder for scaffolding access and egress.           No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.