OSHA Inspection: BERMUDEZ, LONGO, DIAZ-MASSO, S.E.

Issued

2017-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6542.00 · Current $4252.00 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    a. On or about 01/05/2017, Federico Degetau Federal Building- Visitor Parking /excavations for light poles next to the Child Care building area:  Employees were using an electrical sump pump to remove water from an excavation bottom which was connected to an electrical receptacle lacking a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).       NOTE:  Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.