OSHA Inspection: LUIS DOMINGUEZ

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): Within 10 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. In regards to citation 1, item 1, issued on September 8, 2015, the employer has failed to submit abatement certification within ten days of the abatement date, September 26, 2015.  The violation read as follows:    29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures shall be permanent and continuous:  a. The employer was using an extension cord that was missing the grounding pin, thereby exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  b. In regards to citation 1, item 2, issued on September 8, 2015, the employer has failed to submit abatement certification within ten days of the abatement date, September 26, 2015.  The violation read as follows:    29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from damage. Sharp corners and projections shall be avoided. Flexible cords and cables may pass through doorways or other pinch points, if protection is provided to avoid damage:  a. The employees were using a damaged extension cord to provide power to the reciprocating saw for demolition purposes, thereby exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  c. In regards to citation 1, item 4, issued on September 8, 2015, the employer has failed to submit abatement certification within ten days of the abatement date, September 26, 2015.  The violation read as follows:    29 CFR 1926.1051(a)(3): When a building or structure has only one point of access between levels, that point of access shall be kept clear to permit free passage of employees. When work must be performed or equipment must be used such that free passage at that point of access is restricted, a second point of access shall be provided and used:  a. Employees were using an extension ladder to gain access to the second level, which was through a window that had pieces of lumber that required employees to climb over. The employees were exposed to a fall hazard of ten feet.  d. In regards to citation 1, item 5, issued on September 8, 2015, the employer has failed to submit abatement certification within ten days of the abatement date, September 26, 2015.  The violation read as follows:    29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladders shall be used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support):  a. The employer had the ladder set to at seven feet out and 12 feet to the access point.  The ratio was greater than the 1:4 ratio, thereby exposing employees to a fall hazard of ten feet.

Issued

Dec 3, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. In regards to citation 1, item 3, issued on September 8, 2015, the employer has failed to submit abatement certification and documentation within ten days of the abatement date, September 26, 2015.  The violation read as follows:    29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities six 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 was working on demolition of a residential home where there were open sided floors and unguarded floor holes, thereby exposing employees to a ten foot fall hazard.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures shall be permanent and continuous.  a. The employer was using an extension cord that was missing the grounding pin, thereby exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from damage. Sharp corners and projections shall be avoided. Flexible cords and cables may pass through doorways or other pinch points, if protection is provided to avoid damage.  a. The employees were using a damaged extension cord to provide power to the reciprocating saw for demolition purposes, thereby exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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 was working on demolition of a residential home where there were open sided floors and unguarded floor holes, thereby exposing employees to a 10 foot fall hazard.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a)(3): When a building or structure has only one point of access between levels, that point of access shall be kept clear to permit free passage of employees. When work must be performed or equipment must be used such that free passage at that point of access is restricted, a second point of access shall be provided and used.  a. Employees were using an extension ladder to gain access to the second level, which was through a window that had pieces of lumber that required employees to climb over. The employees were exposed to a fall hazard of 10 feet.

Issued

Sep 8, 2015

Abate by

Sep 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladders shall be used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support).  a. The employer had the ladder set to a 7 feet out and 12 feet to the access point, the ratio was greater than the 1:4 ratio, thereby exposing employees to a fall hazard of 10 feet.