| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2015-02-09
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| Emphasis |
P: FALL, L: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2016-05-12
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1034565 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260100 A |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
1050.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets: a. At the front of the building, under the balcony, employees in progress of framing operations were exposed to overhead hazards without using any type of head protection such as a hard hat, on or about 02/09/2015. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260403 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
1050.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. At the front of the building, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, romex wire was used as a flexible extension cord. b. At the front of the building, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, two plastic electrical boxes designed to be mounted inside a finished wall were used as multi outlet extension strips. On or about 02/09/2015. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260405 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): In an energized installation, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: a. At the front of the building during construction of the balcony, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, a portable two way outlet did not have a cover or faceplate, on or about 02/09/2015. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260416 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used: a. At the site, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, three extension cords used to provide power to hand held portable power tools were frayed, on or about 02/09/2015. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 B04 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
1050.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(4): Each end of a platform, not cleated or otherwise restrained by hooks or equivalent means, did not extend over the centerline of its support at least 6 inches (15 cm): a. At the front of the building, during framing of the balcony, employees were exposed to a fall hazard, while using a scaffold platform where the one end was rested on a 2x4 which was nailed on a scaffold plank placed vertically and leaned on the balcony wall, on or about 02/09/2015. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 C03 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(3): Supported scaffold poles, legs, post, frames, and/or uprights were not plumb and braced to prevent swaying and displacement: a. At the front of the building, during framing of the balcony, employees were exposed to a fall hazard, while using a scaffold platform where the one end was rested on a 2x4 which was nailed on a scaffold plank placed vertically and leaned on the balcony wall without being secured in place, on or about 02/09/2015. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 F07 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7): Scaffolds were not erected, moved, dismantled, or altered, by trained and experienced employees under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration: a. At the site, scaffolding was not erected under the supervision of a competent person knowledgeable on scaffold safety and requirements. Employees were required to use a scaffold where the one side was rested on a ladder scaffold and the other side was resting on a 2x4 nailed on a scaffold plank standing vertical and leaned against the balcony wall. On or about 02/09/2015. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
2450.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(2)(i): Each employee who was constructing a leading edge 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a. At the site, employees were exposed to an 11 feet fall hazard, in that, while installing the flooring to the balcony at the front of the building the employees were not protected from falling to the ground below, on or about 02/09/2015. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260503 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-30 |
| Current Penalty |
2450.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4900.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards: a. Employees exposed to a fall hazard were not provided training and education relating to fall protection, hazard recognition, procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards and the proper use and limitations of fall protection equipment and fall protection systems, on or about 02/09/2015. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260454 A |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards as required by paragraph (a)(1)-(5) of this section: a. At the site, employees were required to use a scaffold where the one side was rested on a ladder scaffold bracket and the other side was resting on a 2x4 nailed on a scaffold plank standing vertical and leaned against the balcony wall. Employees involved in scaffold use were not provided training and education in the following: 1. The nature of fall hazards and any falling object hazards. 2. The correct procedures for dealing with erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection system and falling object protection system being used. 3. The proper use of the scaffold, and the proper handling of material on the scaffold. 4. The maximum intended load and load carrying capacities of the scaffold. 5. Any other pertinent requirements of Subpart "L" (Scaffolds) under 29 CFR 1926. On or about 02/09/2015. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261060 A |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for employees using ladders and stairways, that enabled each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards: a. On site, employees used ladders to access the various work areas during duct work installation without being provided ladder training to include at a minimum the following: 1. The nature of fall hazards in the work area. 2. The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining and disassembling the fall protection systems to be used. 3. The proper construction, use, placement, and care of handling of all stairways and ladders. 4. The maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders used and. 5. The OSHA standards on ladders and stairways. On or about 02/09/2015. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-30 |
| Current Penalty |
1050.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladders were not used at an angle such than the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder way approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support): a. At the site, employees were exposed to a fall hazard, in that, a metal ladder used to reach elevations during framing operations was set at a 54 degree angle instead of the required 75.5 degree angle, on or about 02/09/2015. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260020 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
27 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): A safety and health program was not initiated and/or maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard: a. The employer did not develop and implement a safety and health program to address the company policy on safety as well as the employer/employee responsibilities, on or about 02/09/2015. |
|
| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260404 F06 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| 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. At the site, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, three extension cords used to provide power to portable power tools did not have a grounding conductor, on or about 02/09/2015. |
|
| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260405 A02 II J |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(J): Extension cord sets used with portable electric tools and appliances were not of the three-wire type: a. At the site, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that, two green extension cords used to provide power to portable power tools were two-wire type without a grounding conductor, on or about 02/09/2015. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260405 G02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-04-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a. At the front of the building during construction of the balcony, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, in that, a red extension cord had the outer sheath of the insulation pulled about 12 inches from the plug therefore allowing pull on the terminal screws or joints, on or about 02/09/2015. |
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