OSHA Inspection: WIND STOP, INC.

Issued

2021-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $878.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.25(a):During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs,  debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures:  Worksite:  Construction debris to include insulation, wood scrap, paint cans, and other general construction debris were not cleaned and cleared from work areas and passageways.

Issued

2021-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1171.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.300(b)(1):  Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use: (a) Jobsite:  An employee was operating a Dewalt DCG412 hand held grinder without a guard to cut protruding nails from boards.

Issued

2021-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $878.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(2):Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:  Jobsite:  Employees engaged in residential remodeling were using portable power taps that were daisy chained and not used in accordance with manufacturers instructions exposing employees to shock and fire hazards.

Issued

2021-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $878.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap: (a)  Second Floor:  A flexible cord that had been spliced was used to power portable hand tools exposing employees to shock and fire hazards.