OSHA Inspection: LEOPOLDO BARRIGA

Issued

Oct 17, 2014

Abate by

Nov 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems.  The employer does not ensure that each employee engaged in steel erection activity with an unprotected side or edge which is more than 15 or more above a lower level is protected from fall hazards.  This violation was observed on or about October 2, 2014, at the jobsite, where employees were exposed to a fall hazard of 21 feet when performing metal roofing work without a fall protection system.  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 employees on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling.