OSHA Inspection: ADAN RAMIREZ

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  Prior to 2/18/14, the employees were not trained to recognize and avoid or correct hazards and unsafe work practices relating to roofing work to include: fall protection, ladders, PPE, hazard communication, and slippery working surfaces.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:  On 2/18/14, employees working with and near pneumatic nail guns were not wearing or provided with safety glasses.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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:  On 2/18/14, employees were performing roofing work without complete and improperly installed personal fall arrest systems.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(6)(ii): More than one locking snap hook shall not be connected to a dee-ring unless the snap hook is designed for that purpose:  On 2/18/14, two lifelines were connected to the same roof anchor in two instances when the manufacturer prohibits the practice.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person:  On 2/18/14, anchor connectors for personal fall arrest systems were used when no qualified person was present and were installed with two screws on each side of the dee-ring which does not provide the design strength of 5,000#.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii):  Prior to 2/18/14, the employees had not been trained by a competent person to recognize and avoid fall hazards or to properly install and use personal fall arrest systems.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(20): Employees were not facing the ladder when ascending or descending the ladder:  On 2/18/14, an employee was seen climbing down the extension ladder from the roof while facing away from the ladder.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(21): Each employee was not grasping the ladder with at least one hand when progressing up and/or down the ladder:   On 2/18/14, an employee was carrying shingles from the ground to the roof using an extension ladder while holding the bundle with one hand.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders and stairways:   Prior to 2/18/14, the employees had not been trained to properly set up and use ladders in order to recognize and avoid or prevent hazards.