OSHA Inspection: TOP FINISH CARPENTRY, LLC

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $2,679

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)Top Finish Carpentry, LLC at 315 East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201:  On or about and at times prior to March 22, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure that debris was kept clear from work areas, passageways, and stairs in that a pile of debris, some of which was combustible had accumulated at the bottom of the elevator shaft on the first floor.  The debris pile exceeded 46 inches in heights at areas.  The condition exposed employees to an increased risk of fire hazard.  (b)Top Finish Carpentry, LLC at 315 East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201:  On or about and at times prior to March 22, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure that debris was kept clear from work areas, passageways, and stairs in that a pile of debris, some of which was combustible had accumulated directly across from the stair access to the second floor.  The pile of debris restricted access to less than 25 inches in multiple areas including tripping/fall hazards.  This condition exposed employees to an increased risk of fire hazard, blocked egress, and the potential for trip/fall hazards.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $2,679

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(b)(2): In energized installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a)Top Finish Carpentry, LLC at 315 East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201:  On or about and at times prior to March 22, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure that employees were protected from energized installations which did not have a cover or faceplate, in that multiple energized installations were found on the first floor in high traffic areas with exposed energized wiring.  This condition exposed employees to shock and electrocution hazards.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used:   (a)Top Finish Carpentry, LLC at 315 East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201:  On or about and at times prior to March 22, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure that worn or frayed electrical extension cords were not put into service.  This condition exposed employees to shock hazards associated with damaged extension cords.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Abate by

Oct 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:   (a)Top Finish Carpentry, LLC at 315 East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201:  On or about and at times prior to March 22, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure employees traveling by and working near the second story elevator shaft were protected from falls by appropriately installed guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards greater than 14 feet.  (b)Top Finish Carpentry, LLC at 315 East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201:  On or about and at times prior to March 22, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure employees traveling by and working near the second story telehandler access door were protected from falls by appropriately installed guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards greater than 14 feet.  (c)Top Finish Carpentry, LLC at 315 East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201:  On or about and at times prior to March 22, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure employees traveling by and working near the third story telehandler access door were protected from falls by appropriately installed guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards greater than 24 feet.  (d)Top Finish Carpentry, LLC at 315 East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201:  On or about and at times prior to March 22, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure employees traveling by and working near the second story elevator shaft were protected from falls by appropriately installed guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards greater than 36 feet.  (e)Top Finish Carpentry, LLC at 315 East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201:  On or about and at times prior to March 22, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure employees traveling by and working near the fourth story telehandler access door were protected from falls by appropriately installed guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards greater than 36 feet.