OSHA Inspection: HOWARD W PENCE & SONS INC

Issued

2021-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3481.00 · Current $2089.00 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) Building 6007 15th Cavalry Drive, Fort Knox, KY, On or about October 7, 2021, and times prior to, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock, in that the right angle drill that workers were using to mix dry wall compound was not grounded.

Issued

2021-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3481.00 · Current $2089.00 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)	Building 6007 15th Cavalry Drive, Fort Knox, KY, On or about October 7, 2021, and times prior to, the employer exposed employees to an electrical hazard in that an energized flexible extension cord used to power the right angle drill used to mix drywall compound was improperly spliced.

Issued

2021-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a)	Building 6007 15th Cavalry Drive, Fort Knox, KY, On or about October 7, 2021, and times prior to, the employer exposed employees to to tripping hazards in that debris on the floor obstructed the path to exits.

Issued

2021-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.150(c)(1)(viii):Portable fire extinguishers were not inspected periodically in accordance with maintenance and use of portable fire extinguishers, N.F.P.A. No. 10A-1970:  a) Building 6007 15th Cavalry Drive, Fort Knox, KY, On or about October 7, 2021, and times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that fire extinguishers were not inspected and maintained as required.

Issued

2021-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(g): Marking. Electrical equipment shall not be used unless the manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified is placed on the equipment and unless other markings are provided giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary. The marking shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved.   a) Building 6007 15th Cavalry Drive, Fort Knox, KY, On or about October 7, 2021, and times prior to, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock, in that the right angle drill did not have a legible data plate as required.