OSHA Inspection: DAVID OMAR VELASQUEZ

Issued

2012-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):     Programs did not provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers:    -The employer did not provide frequent and regular inspections of the job site in that employees were performing roofing work while not using adequate fall protection systems.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2012-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11):     Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    -Employees were roofing a commercial structure while not utilizing adequate fall protection systems. Potential fall height was measured to be 9' with a roof pitch of 6/12.