OSHA Inspection: OVIDIO ECHEVARRIA

Issued

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees were not provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.  a) Roof of a building at 3548 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna, GA: Employees using Pneumatic Hitachi Nail Guns (Model: NV 45AB2) were not protected from eye injuries while installing shingles on the roof.

Issued

2014-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems or a combination of warning line system and safety monitoring system.   a) Roof of building at 3548 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna, GA- The employer exposed employees, installing shingles on a commercial building without fall protection, to falls of approximately 8 feet.