OSHA Inspection: TRI CITY DRYWALL COMPANY

Issued

Mar 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): Covers and canopies. All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In energized installations each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.  a)  On March 9, 2017 at W4659 Co Rd G in Black Creek, employees were using 110V receptacle to power an extension cord without the faceplate installed on the outlet box.

Issued

Mar 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $3,259

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(i)(3): All covers shall be secured when installed so as to prevent accidental displacement by the wind, equipment, or employees.  a)  On or about March 3, 2017 at W4659 Co Rd G in Black Creek, employees were walking/working in an area with a stairwell floor-hole at 9 ft. above the lower surface level without a secured cover installed over the hole.

Issued

Mar 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(i)(4): All covers shall be color coded or they shall be marked with the word "HOLE" or "COVER" to provide warning of the hazard. Note: This provision does not apply to cast iron manhole covers or steel grates used on streets or roadways.  a)  On or about March 3, 2017 at W4659 Co Rd G in Black Creek, employees were working around a covered floor hole 9 ft. above the lower surface level without a warning mark on the cover.

Issued

Mar 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $2,716

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): Basic Requirement. Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.  a)  On March 3, 2017 at W4659 Co Rd G in Black Creek, the employer did not report to OSHA an employee hospitalization following a fall from height incident.  An employee was admitted to a hospital after falling through a floor hole 9 ft. to lower surface level.

Issued

Mar 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Strain relief. Flexible cords shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  a)  On March 9, 2017 at W4659 Co Rd G in Black Creek, employees were using a heater with damaged strain relief on the flexible cord; the cord insulation was pulled away from the fitting.  b)  On March 9, 2017 at W4659 Co Rd G in Black Creek, employees were using an extension cord with damaged strain relief at the plug end which exposed the conductors.