OSHA Inspection: RODRIGUEZ CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Jan 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   (a) On or about October 16, 2014, Rodriguez Construction, Inc. did not ensure that employees were protected from falls while working at heights greater than 6 feet. Employees of Rodriguez Construction, Inc., were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 11 feet while engaged in roofing activities on the roof of a residential building with no fall protection in place.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 30, 2014

Abate by

Jan 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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 21, 2014, Rodriguez Construction, Inc. 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. Employees of Rodriguez Construction, Inc. were 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").