OSHA Inspection: GEOVANY PINEDA ORTEGA DBA G & G PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,600 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 exposed to electrical hazards where electrical outlet boxes were not installed and used in accordance with instructions.  b) 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).  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(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

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(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

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, extension cords used by employees to power hand tool had been damaged and lacked insulation.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Abate by

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,360 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 $4,839 · Current $2,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):  a) On October 17, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 11.5 feet while disposing of debris removed from renovation operations.   b) On October 17, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 1 story while performing carpentry work around floor holes on the second floor.  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 $3,457 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having?four or?more risers?or rising?more than?30 inches?(76 cm),?whichever is?less, were?not equipped?with at?least one?handrail:   a) On October 17, 2023, employees were accessing the upper floors of the building by way of stairways that did not have a handrail.   No?abatement certification?or documentation?is required?for this?item.

Issued

Feb 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR?1926.1052(c)(12): Unprotected?sides and?edges of?stairway landings?were not?provided with?guardrail systems?that meet?the criteria?contained in?Subpart M?of 29?CFR 1926:    a)?On October 17, 2023,?employees were?exposed to?fall hazards?while performing?carpentry work?around unprotected?stairway landings.    No?abatement certification?or documentation?is required?for this?item.