OSHA Inspection: PEDRO ROSALES

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.    The employer does not ensure that employees are protected from falling while accessing a scaffold.  This violation occurred on or about July 25, 2014, near the front entrance to the home where an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of more than 2 feet while climbing the frame of a scaffold without adequate access.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees have proper access to the scaffold platform more than 2 feet above or below a point of access.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

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.  The employer does not ensure that employees on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were protected from falling.  This violation occurred on or about July 25, 2014,  when employees were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 6 feet while doing masonry work on the front part of the roof without fall protection.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels are protected from falling.

Issued

2014-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed.  The employer does not ensure that ladder(s) were used for the purpose for which they were designed.  This violation occurred on or about July 25, 2014, at the front entrance to the house where an employee was exposed to a fall hazard when using a step ladder that was in the folded position to gain access to the roof.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that ladder(s) are used for the purpose for which they were designed.