OSHA Inspection: CHESHIRE BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

2012-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1320.00 · Current $660.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2):  The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury.    Jobsite:      1)  The employee, engaged in trim work, was not trained in the recognition and avoidance of electrical hazards.     2)  The employee, engaged in trim work, was not trained in electrical safety-related work practices necessary to avoid, eliminate or control electrical hazards.

Issued

2012-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $880.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii):  On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection.    Jobsite:  The extension cord, used by the employee to power a miter saw, was not protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

Issued

2012-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1):  Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    Jobsite:  The green extension cord, used by the employee to power the miter saw, was torn, cut, frayed and the covering was pulled from the cord end.

Issued

2012-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $0.00 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:    Jobsite:  The employee was walking and working in the area in front of the live, uncovered, electric circuit breaker panel.