OSHA Inspection: CACERES, BERNARDO

Issued

Nov 15, 2011

Abate by

Dec 7, 2011

Penalty

Initial $1,683 · Current $450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):  Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:    a)  Caceres, Bernardo dba Berna Roofing at 703 Hillrose Court, Fort Collins, CO 80525:  On or before September 24, 2011, the employer did not ensure that employees wore safety glasses when using or working in the vicinity of pneumatic nail guns.  Condition exposed employees to the hazard of projectiles to the eyes.    Abatement note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed, "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Nov 15, 2011

Abate by

Dec 7, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,280 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):  Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet(1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    a)  Caceres, Bernardo dba Berna Roofing at 703 Hillrose Court, Fort Collins, CO 80525:  On or before September 24, 2011, the employer did not ensure that employees were using fall protection when shingling a two story residential roof with a 4 in 12 pitch.  Condition exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 20 feet.    Abatement note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    Berna Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent, 29 CFR 501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313412926, citation number 1, item 1, issued September 3, 2009 and became a final order on September 30, 2009, with respect to a workplace located at 1423 Mallard Drive, Johnstown, CO 80534.

Issued

Nov 15, 2011

Abate by

Dec 7, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired:    a)  Caceres, Bernardo dba Berna Roofing at 703 Hillrose Court, Fort Collins, CO 80525:  On or before September 24, 2011, the employer allowed employees to use a Werner portable 20' aluminum ladder with a broken rung.  Condition exposed employees to fall hazards.    Abatement note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed, "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").