OSHA Inspection: MIRAMONTES CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Sep 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    An employee was required to operate a Pettibone Extendo 6036 rough terrain forklift and had not received proper training on the safe operation of this powered industrial vehicle. The powered industrial vehicle was used to support a job-made scaffold which was in use as a work platform, thereby exposing the employee to fall hazards.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $770 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:    On or about March 4, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, employees using pneumatic nail guns and circular handheld saws did not wear safety glasses, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with eye injuries.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii):    An employee was exposed to fall hazards of six (6) feet eight (8) inches while performing framing operations from a single pole scaffold that did not have the working level fully planked.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(2): Except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) and (b)(2)(ii) of this section, each scaffold platform and/or walkway was not at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide:  On or about March 4, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was performing residential carpentry work from a scaffold platform that was twelve (12) inches wide, exposing the employee to fall hazards of six (6) feet nine (9) inches.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(4): Each end of a platform, not cleated or otherwise restrained by hooks or equivalent means, did not extend over the centerline of its support at least 6 inches (15 cm):  An employee was exposed to fall hazards of six (6) feet eight (8) inches while performing framing operations from a single-pole scaffold with a platform that was not restrained and did not extend over the centerline of support at least six (6) inches.   Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(a)(4): Diagonal bracing in both directions were not installed across the entire outside face of all double- and single-pole scaffolds:  An employee was exposed to fall hazards of six (6) feet eight (8) inches while performing framing operations from a single-pole scaffold that was not constructed with diagonal bracing.   Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(a)(7): Runners did not extend over a minimum of two poles, and were not supported by bearing blocks securely attached to the poles:  An employee was exposed to fall hazards of six (6) feet eight (8) inches while performing framing operations from a single-pole scaffold that did not have runners.   Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iv): Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms when they were not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use:    On or about March 4, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to fall hazards of approximately fourteen (14) feet to the ground while performing carpentry work from an elevated wood platform on the forks of a Pettibone Extendo 6036 rough terrain forklift that was not specifically designed by the manufacturer for lifting personnel.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $770 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail:    On or about March 4, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, the stairway to the second floor was not provided with at least one handrail, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,840 Reduced

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):     On or about March 4, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, guardrails were missing from a second floor window while an employee was handing material to the employer through the window, exposing the employee to fall hazards of thirteen (13) feet nine (9) inches.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,040 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, sturcure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.  Crossbraces were used as a means of access.    On or about March 4, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee engaged in residential carpentry operations used an A Frame ladder to access the working level of a single-pole scaffold that did not extended at least three (3) feet above the upper landing surface, there by exposing the employee to fall hazards of five (5) feet eight (8) inches.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:  On or about March 4, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee engaged in residential carpentry operations used the top of an A Frame ladder as a step to access the working level, thereby exposing the employee to fall hazards of five (5) feet eight (8) inches.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  On or about March 4, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were using extension cords which were missing grounding pins, exposing employees to electric shock.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 4, 2015

Abate by

Aug 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  On or about March 4, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were using extension cords where the insulation was cracked and worn, exposing employees to electrical shock.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).