OSHA Inspection: DEYVER LOPEZ CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2013-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $980.00 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.    a. Employees were observed on building A conducting work on the roof of a residential apartment without fall protection.    b. Employees were observed on building B conducting work on the roof of a residential apartment without fall protection.

Issued

2013-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $700.00 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.    a. Employees working on building A demonstrated a lack of knowledge associated with understanding fall protection requirements.    b. Employees working on building B demonstrated a lack of knowledge associated with understanding fall protection requirements.

Issued

2013-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $700.00 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.    a. The extension ladder being used to access the roof of building A did not extend 3 feet beyond the landing surface.    b. The extension ladder being used to access the roof of building B did not extend 3 feet beyond the landing surface.

Issued

2013-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders shall be used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement.    a. The ladder used to access the roof of building A was too short so the ladder was placed on a package of shingles to gain the added height, this does not constitute a stable surface.

Issued

2013-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(8): Ladders placed in any location where they can be displaced by workplace activities or traffic, such as in passageways, doorways, or driveways, shall be secured to prevent accidental displacement, or a barricade shall be used to keep the activities or traffic away from the ladder.    a. The ladder being used to access building A was not barricaded to keep the activities or traffic away from the ladder.

Issued

2013-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $980.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): An employee shall not carry any object or load that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall.   [55 FR 47689, Nov. 14, 1990; 56 FR 2585, Jan. 23, 1991; 56 FR 41794, Aug. 23, 1991]    a. on January 14th, 2013, an employee climbed an extension ladder while carrying a wheel barrow on his shoulders.

Issued

2013-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(21): Each employee shall use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when progressing up and/or down the ladder.    a. On January 14th, 2013, an employee was climbing an extention ladder without the ability to maintain 3 points of contact with the ladder while progressing up the ladder.

Issued

2013-02-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $700.00 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.    a. The employer failed to train employees on ladder usage and erection, resulting in improper setup and selection of the ladders being used on site.