OSHA Inspection: BIG BELL, INC.

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2867.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders were not used for the purpose for which they were designed:  Front left corner:  A stepladder ladder designed to be used in the open position was folded and used as a straight ladder to nail beam sidings for the second floor. Employees were exposed to fall hazards

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:   Front left corner:  The top step of the stepladder ladder was used when nailing beam sidings for the second floor. Employees were exposed to fall hazards

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form or scrap lumber with protruding nails was not kept clear from work areas:  In front of the shack: Nails protruding from lumber near the walkway, exposed employees to laceration hazards.

Issued

2021-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  Right side of the entrance: The outer insulation to the cord used to power the cement mixer was pulled from the plug, exposing employees to electrical hazards.