OSHA Inspection: BETA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Issued

2024-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.25(a):  During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs,  debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures:   (a) On or about 8/18/2023, 10 Casia St, San Juan,  PR, Emergency Room Addition - the employer failed to ensure housekeeping was conducted to remove excess materials, extension cords, and tools from common areas, exposing employees to trip and fall hazards.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item since it was submitted prior to citation issuance.

Issued

2024-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.34(a):  Building or structure exits were not so arranged and maintained as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it was occupied:  (a) On or about 8/18/2023, 10 Casia St, San Juan,  PR, Emergency Room Addition - exits were not readily accessible, exposing employees to a fire hazard.  NOTE:  Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item since it was submitted prior to citation issuance.

Issued

2024-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9376.00 · Current $4688.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.300(a):  Hand tool(s), power tool(s) or similar equipment were not maintained in a safe condition:  (a) On or about 8/18/2023, 10 Casia St, San Juan,  PR, Emergency Room Addition Bathroom - the electrical power cord on the Ridgit Spade Handle Mud Mixer (SN: NC22073N671956) was not maintained in a safe condition, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  NOTE:  Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item since it was submitted prior to citation issuance.

Issued

2024-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $5462.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(1):  Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  (a) On or about 8/18/2023, 10 Casia St, San Juan,  PR, Emergency Room Addition Bathroom - the extension cord used to power multiple electrical equipment was being used while conductors were exposed on the female end of the extension cord, exposing employees to electrical hazard.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item since it was submitted prior to citation issuance.

Issued

2024-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $3125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(b)(2):  In an energized installation, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  (a) On or about 8/18/2023, 10 Casia St, San Juan,  PR, Emergency Room Counter Area -  (1) Electrical Box (2"x4") was not covered or closed, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  NOTE:  Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item since it was submitted prior to citation issuance.

Issued

2024-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $3125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(d):  Switchboards having exposed live parts were not located in permanently dry locations and accessible only to qualified persons:   (a) On or about 8/18/2023, 10 Casia St, San Juan,  PR, Emergency Room Addition Electrical room - access to three energized panels, with front panels removed, was provided to unauthorized and unqualified personnel,  exposing employees to electrical hazards.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item since it was submitted prior to citation issuance.