OSHA Inspection: JOAQUIN TURRUBRATES

Issued

2012-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

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. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.    The employer failed to protect employees from potential fall hazards associated with re-roofing an existing residential home with a roof height over 9 ground to eave.  The most recent example of this was found on the job site located at 432 South Shore Dr.  Hastings, NE 68901 where the employer had employees re-roofing an existing residential home with ground eave heights over 9 and roof pitch greater than 4-12 without any form of fall protection.

Issued

2012-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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.    The employer failed to protect employees from potential fall hazards associated with re-roofing an existing residential home with a roof height over 9 ground to eave.  The most recent example of this was found on the job site located at 432 South Shore Dr.  Hastings, NE 68901 where the employer has untrained employees re-roofing an existing residential home with ground eave heights over 9 and roof pitch greater than 4-12 without any form of fall protection.

Issued

2012-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):     When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.    The employer failed to meet the requirements of this paragraph of the subpart in that they are failing to ensure that employees are using a ladder in accordance with the standards outlined in the regulation.  The most recent example of this was found on the job site located at 432 South Shore Dr.  Hastings, NE 68901 where the employer has employees re-roofing an existing residential home with ground eave heights over 6 and roof pitch greater than 4-12; using an extension ladder as a means of access and the ladder does not extend the minimum 3 above the walking/working surface.

Issued

2012-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i):     Non-self-supporting ladders shall be used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support).    The employer failed to meet the requirements of this paragraph of the subpart in that they are failing to ensure that employees are using a ladder in accordance with the standards outlined in the regulation.  The most recent example of this was found on the job site located at 432 South Shore Dr.  Hastings, NE 68901 where the employer has employees re-roofing an existing residential home with ground eave heights over 6 and roof pitch greater than 4-12; using an extension ladder as a means of access and the ladder is set up at an angle that exceeds the required 4:1 ratio.

Issued

2012-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a):     The employer shall provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.    The employer is failing to provide the employees with training from a competent person necessary to identifying potential hazards associated with ladders and recognizing the requirements on when and how a ladder is to be used.  The most recent example of this was found on the job site located at 432 South Shore Dr.  Hastings, NE 68901 where the employer has employees using an extension ladder as access to an existing residential home roof without having provided the workers with any training on ladder safety and potential fall hazards associated with using ladders on a construction site.