OSHA Inspection: DISTEFANO BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2020-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4588.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): In energized installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a) Worksite:  On or about 8/7/2020, the employer did not ensure that an outdoor electrical outlet mounted under the lower deck had a faceplate protecting employees from the live circuit. Two flexible cords were plugged into this outlet to power the air compressor and other hand tools.

Issued

2020-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $644.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person (i.e., a person who is capable of identifying existing hazards):  (a) Worksite:  On or about 8/7/2020, the employer did not ensure that frequent and regular safety inspections took place regarding jobsite work activities potentially exposing employees to fall hazards, electrical hazards, improper scaffold set-ups and a lack of personal protective equipment.

Issued

2020-11-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $644.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:  (a) Worksite:  On or about 8/7/2020, the employer did not ensure that a written certification record was created regarding employee fall protection training.