OSHA Inspection: POTOSINO CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2013-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:   a) On or about October 25, 2013, employees of Potosino Construction were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 20 feet while engaged in trimming activities on the roof of a two story residential building with no fall protection in place.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access:   a) On or about October 25, 2013, Potosino Construction did not ensure that portable ladders, used to access upper landing surfaces, extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access. An employee was observed using a ladder to access the roof of a residential building. Ladder did not extend at least 3 ft above the landing platform and was not tied to the roof edge.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").