OSHA Inspection: DANON GROUP

Issued

2021-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $4096.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(f)(6):Scaffolds were erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they, or any conductive material handled on them, could have come closer than the minimum distances established for specific voltages as set forth in the table in subparagraph (f)(6).  The clearance between scaffolds and power lines shall be as follows: Scaffolds shall not be erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they or any conductive material handled on them might come closer to exposed and energized power lines than as follows:*Insulated Lines   300 volts to 50 kv.  10 feet (3.1 m)   Exception to paragraph (f)(6): Scaffolds and materials may be closer to power lines than specified above where such clearance is necessary for performance of work, and only after the utility company, or electrical system operator, has been notified of the need to work closer and the utility company, or electrical system operator, has deenergized the lines, relocated the lines, or installed protective coverings to prevent accidental contact with the lines.  a) Exterior - Front: workers were exposed to electric hazards while installing waterproof membrane from a pump jack scaffold platform that was approximately 8.5 feet from a 26KVA/13KVA primary line, on or about 8/28/20

Issued

2021-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $1755.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail:  a) Interior Stairway to 1st Floor - Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4 feet while accessing the 1st floor framing deck utilizing a wood stairway without any handrail, on or about 8/28/20.

Issued

2021-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge:  a) Interior Stairway to 1st floor: Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4 feet, while accessing the 1st floor deck utilizing wood stairway without any handrails and an exposed side, on or about 8/28/20.