| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2014-10-21
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2020-08-19
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260404 F06 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-01-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous: a. On or about October 21, 2014, on the jobsite, the power cord plug for the Makita 5007F circular saw was missing the grounding prong, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260416 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-01-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used: a. On or about October 21, 2014, on the job site, the power cord for the Makita 5007F circular saw was damaged and frayed with exposed copper conductor wires that exposed employees to an electric shock hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
3020.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-01-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 system, a personal fall arrest system, or an alternative fall protection measure as provided by another provision in paragraph (b) of this section: a. On or about October 21, 2014, in the roof trusses on the south side of the house, an employee installing truss bracing and OSB board roof sheathing was exposed to 9 feet and 12 feet fall hazards above the concrete garage floor in that he was not protected by a fall protection system. b. On or about October 21, 2014, in the roof trusses on the back side of the house, an employee installing truss bracing was exposed to 9 feet and 12 feet fall hazards above the concrete floor in that he was not protected by a fall protection system. c. On or about October 21, 2014, in the roof trusses on the front of the house, an employee installing truss bracing and OSB board roof sheathing was exposed to 9 feet to 12 feet fall hazards above the concrete garage floor in that he was not protected by a fall protection system. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260503 A02 VIII |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-01-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(viii): The employer did not assure that each employee had been trained by a competent person qualified in the standards contained in subpart M: a. On or about October 21, 2014, on the roof trusses of the house, employees exposed to fall hazards had not been trained in fall protection standards applicable to residential construction. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-12 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-01-09 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access: a. On or about October 21, 2014, on the front of the house, the aluminum extension ladder used to access the roof trusses did not extend at least 3 feet above the roof eave, exposing employees to a 10 feet fall hazard. b. On or about October 21, 2014, on the back of the house, the aluminum extension ladder used to access the roof trusses did not extend at least 3 feet above the roof eave, exposing employees to an 8 feet fall hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260020 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-12 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-01-09 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): A safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard: a. On or about October 21, 2014, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements: 1. Management Commitment and Leadership A. Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees. B. Program reviewed annually. C. Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meet D. Adequate commitment of resources. E. Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations. F. Management observations of safety rules. 2. Assignment of Responsibility A. Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable. B. Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood. C. Employees adherence to safety rules. 3. Identification and Control of Hazards A. Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors. B. Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering Controls). C. Action taken to address hazards. D. Safety Committee, where appropriate. E. Technical reference materials available. 4. Training and Education A. Supervisors receive basic safety and health training. B. Specialized training taken when needed. C. Existence of an employee training program, which is on going and effective. 5. Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis A. Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted. B. Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes, propose corrective action. C. Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action initiated. 6. First Aid and Medical Assistance A. First aid supplies and medical services available. B. Employees informed of medical results. C. Emergency procedures and training, where necessary. |
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