OSHA Inspection: EMP LLC

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,659 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m)  or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b), nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502:    a) New construction located on Lot #13 at the Sweetbay Farm Subdivision, 471 Sugar Prairie Bend,  Lawrenceville, GA 30045, Roof: On or about 04/17/2024, the employer exposed an employee to fall hazards while working on a top plate at heights of 19 feet from the lower ground level, in that a fall protection system was not provided while employees were engaged in framing activities.

Issued

Oct 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.   New residential construction located on Lot #13 at 471 Sugar Prarie Bend, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. On or about 07/12/2024, the employer failed to inspect all electrical extension cords used to provide power to electric tools employees were using, in that an orange and black 25-ft. electrical cord was damaged and exposing the internal insulated energized wires. An inspection of these cords was not performed prior to the shift as these cords were not repaired or removed from service.