OSHA Inspection: JULIO C. GALINDO

Issued

Apr 7, 2015

Abate by

May 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $440

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): Within ten calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section:  a.  The employer has failed to submit abatement certification within ten days of the abatement date, March 13, 2015, for a violation of 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) issued as citation 1, item 1, and described as follows:      At the worksite located at 4455 Winchester Pike, Columbus, Ohio, employees used extension ladders that did not extend at least three feet above the landing surface to access the two story roof, thereby being exposed to a 19 foot fall hazard.

Issued

Apr 7, 2015

Abate by

May 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $440

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required:  a.  The employer has failed to submit abatement certification and documentation within ten days of the abatement date, March 13, 2015, for a violation of 29 CFR 1926.100(a), issued as citation 2, item 1, and described as follows:      The employer did not require the use of any form of head protection during roofing work.  At the worksite located at 4455 Winchester Pike, Columbus, Ohio, employees did not wear head protection while working below employees working on the roof.  b. The employer has failed to submit abatement certification and documentation within ten days of the abatement date, March 13, 2015, for a violation of 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1), issued as citation 2, item 2, and described as follows:    The employer does not require the use of any form of eye and face protection equipment during roofing work. This violation was most recently observed at 4455 Winchester Pike, Columbus Ohio. The employees did not use eye protection while using air actuated nail guns.  c. The employer has failed to submit abatement certification and documentation within ten days of the abatement date, March 13, 2015, for a violation of 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), issued as citation 2, item 3, and described as follows:    The employer does not require the use of any form of fall protection during roofing work. This violation was most recently observed at a worksite located at 4455 Winchester Pike, Columbus Ohio, 43232. Two employees were conducting roofing work on a 2 story 8/12 pitch roof without adequate fall protection.

Issued

Feb 23, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $2,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.   a. At the worksite located at 4455 Winchester Pike, Columbus Ohio, 43232, employees used extension ladders that did not extend at least three feet above the landing surface to access the 2 story roof, thereby being exposed to a 19 foot fall hazard.

Issued

Feb 23, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $3,520

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.   a. The employer does not require the use of any form of head protection during roofing work. This violation was most recently observed at 4455 Winchester Pike, Columbus Ohio, 43232, employees did not wear head protection while working below employees working on the roof.  Julio C. Galindo was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.100(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 955319, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 3, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 5403-5419 Amity Moor Road, Building #3, Westerville, Ohio, 43081.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from the head hazards.

Issued

Feb 23, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $11,000 · Current $11,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees shall be provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.  a. The employer does not require the use of any form of eye and face protection equipment during roofing work. This violation was most recently observed at 4455 Winchester Pike, Columbus Ohio, 43232. The employees did not use eye protection while using air actuated nail guns.  Julio C. Galindo was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 604918, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on November 13, 2012 with respect to a workplace located at 8297 Priestley Ave. Reynoldsburg Ohio, 43068.  Julio C. Galindo was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 900356, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 10, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 6643 Brixton Park Avenue, Building #4, Columbus Ohio, 43235.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from the fall hazards.

Issued

Feb 23, 2015

Abate by

Mar 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $15,400 · Current $15,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.   a. The employer does not require the use of any form of fall protection during roofing work. This violation was most recently observed at a worksite located at 4455 Winchester Pike, Columbus Ohio, 43232. Two employees were conducting roofing work on a 2 story 8/12 pitch roof without adequate fall protection.  Julio C. Galindo was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 604918, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on November 13, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 8297Priestley Avenue, Reynoldsburg Ohio, 43068 .  Julio C. Galindo was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 900356, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on June 10, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 6643 Brixton Park Avenue Building #4, Columbus Ohio, 43235.  Julio C. Galindo was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 955319, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 3, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 5403-5419 Amity Moor Road, Building #3, Westerville Ohio, 43081.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from the fall hazards.