OSHA Inspection: FELIPE MUNOZ SR.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $4,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure.    a.  On or about March 21, 2012, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing residential roofing operations on a steep sloped roof (4:12 or more), approximately fifteen (15) feet above the ground, were not protected from falls, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Jul 13, 2012

Abate by

Aug 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.    a.  On or about March 21, 2012, at the above addressed jobsite, employees conducting roofing operations were not provided training on how to minimize fall protection hazards, thereby exposing employee to the hazards associated with fifteen (15) foot falls.