OSHA Inspection: JAMES WALSH DBA WALSH CUSTOM HOMES, INC.

Issued

Feb 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,575 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):  Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:      a) On October 7, 2020, employees were not wearing protective helmets where there was a possible danger of head injury from falling objects.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,218 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    a)  On October 7, 2020, extension cords used by employees during carpentry work, did not have permanent and continuous path to ground.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2021

Abate by

Feb 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lamp holders, lamps, rosettes, or receptacles had live parts exposed to employee contact:  a) On October 7, 2020, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using electrical equipment plugged into an outlet receptacle without a faceplate, which exposed live parts.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1):  Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:     a) On October 7, 2020, the insulation on the flexible cord powering construction equipment onsite was worn as evidenced by the exposed insulated conductors.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 5, 2021

Abate by

Feb 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,575 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:    a)  On October 7, 2020, employees were standing above the second step from the top of a stepladder while performing carpentry work.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,011 · Current $5,000 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 October 7, 2020, an employee engaged in gutter removal activity was not protected from fall hazards while working at an elevation of approximately 20 feet above the ground.  James Walsh Dba Walsh Custom Homes, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1383196, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on March 28, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 7720 W. Chase Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60631.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.