OSHA Inspection: GONZALEZ CONTRACTING

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii): General requirements for temporary wiring -    29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(A): Feeders shall originate in a distribution center. The conductors shall be run as multiconductor cord or cable assemblies or within raceways; or, where not subject to physical damage, they may be run as open conductors on insulators not more than 10 feet (3.05 m) apart.    a. On March 11, 2013, employees were using 2 extension cords that were frayed exposing the internal wires.

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(6): "Ramps, runways, and other walkways." Each employee on ramps, runways, and other walkways shall be protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems.    a. On March 11, 2013, employees were observed using a ramp to access the roof, without a guardrail and of shotty construction.

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $980 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. On March 11, 2013, two employees were observed on the roof of a single level residential house without fall protection.    b. On the inside of the house their was a floor hole leading to the adjacent floor below without a guard rail or other means of preventing accidental entry.

Issued

Mar 18, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $700 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. On March 11, 2013, employees were working on the roof of a single family residential building without fall protection training.