OSHA Inspection: RESTORE PROS CORP.

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $3,287 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:  a) On October 17, 2023, employees were using a portable power strip labeled for light office duty on a construction site.  b) On October 17, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards where electrical outlet boxes were not firmly secured to a surface.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1): Conductors entering boxes, cabinets, and fittings were not protected from abrasion:   a) On October 17, 2023, employees were exposed electrical shock where live conductors were not protected from abrasion when entering boxes and cabinets.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On October 17, 2023, employees were exposed to the electrical hazards where electrical outlets did not have covers exposing them to accidental contact with live parts.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $3,287 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): The employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites:  a) On October 17, 2023,  employees were provided with electrical tools and equipment connected by cord and plug without the use of an assured equipment grounding conductor program or ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's).  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:   a) On October 17, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical shock where flexible cords were spliced together.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(v): Flexible cords and cables were not protected by bushings or fittings when passing through holes in covers, outlet boxes, or similar enclosures.   a) On October 17, 2023, cables passing through holes in galvanized electrical outlet boxes where not protected with bushings or fitting.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 6, 2024

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 17, 2023, extension cords used by employees to power hand tool had been damaged and lacked insulation.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $3,286 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:   a) On October 17, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical shock while working around exposed electrical parts with a voltage of 120/240 volts.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3): Before work began, the employer did not ascertain by inquiry, direct observation, or by instruments, whether any part of an energized electric power circuit, exposed or concealed, was so located that the performance of the work could bring any person, tool, or machine into physical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit. The employer did not post and maintain proper warming signs where such a circuit exists. The employer did not advise employees of the locations of such lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken:  a) On October 17, 2023, the employer did not determine whether electric power circuits could be contacted by employees during performance of their work at the site.  b) On October 17, 2023, the employer did not advise employees of the locations of such lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken.  c) On October 17, 2023, the employer did not post and maintain warning signs where energized electric power circuits existed.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(4)(ii):Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers.  a) On October 17, 2023,  employer did not protect employees from stepping into unprotected floor holes in the building.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).