OSHA Inspection: BK SIDING AND CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

2023-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.  a) Residential construction located on Lot 131 at 269 Amber Meadow Braselton GA 360517, Front entrance:  On or about 05/03/2023 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that eye protection was not provided while using pneumatic nails guns engaged in siding activities.

Issued

2023-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $2009.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.304(d): Portable, power-driven circular saw(s) were not equipped with a guard above and below the base plate or shoe:    a) Residential construction located on Lot 131 269 Amber Meadow Braselton GA 360517, Front entrance:  On or about 05/03/2023 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the was  a DeWalt and Makita circular saw was not properly guarded when engaged in cutting Hardie siding board. A wood shim was used to fix the lower guard in the upward position.

Issued

2023-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $1205.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e)(1):Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used.  a) Residential construction located on Lot 131 at 269 Amber Meadow Braselton GA 360517, Front entrance:  On or about  05/03/23 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards in that the  Makita circular saw had exposed energized copper wiring which was not repaired or removed from service as it exposed employees using the saw to cut Hardie siding board.

Issued

2023-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $2009.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.   a) Residential construction located on Lot 131 at 269 Amber Meadow Braselton GA 360517, Front entrance:  On or about 05/03/23, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to silica related health hazards in that the circular saw had no dust collection system in place while employee was engaged in cutting Hardie siding board.

Issued

2023-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(d)(2)(i): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section:   a) Residential construction located on Lot 131 at 269 Amber Meadow Braselton GA 360517, Front entrance:  On or about 05/03/23 and at times prior, employees were permitted to walk and work in close proximity to the cutting area without PPE or engineering controls in place.

Issued

2023-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C): Where an assured equipment grounding conductor program was being utilized, the employer did not ensure that each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, were visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage.  a) Residential construction located on Lot 131 269 Amber Meadow Braselton GA 360517:  On or about 05/03/23 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards in that the Ridgid air compressor  had a missing ground pin.  b) Residential construction located on Lot 131 269 Amber Meadow Braselton GA 360517:  On or about 05/03/23 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards in that the extension cord had a missing ground pin.

Issued

2023-06-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  a) Residential construction located on Lot 131 at 269 Amber Meadow Braselton GA 360517:  On or about 05/03/23 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards in that the extension cord had no protected strain relief.