OSHA Inspection: PABLO HERNANDEZ

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Nov 17, 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):   On August 21, 2015 at the above address employees were performing roofing work on a residential home. Employees were not utilizing fall protection and were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 17.4 feet.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Nov 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet  above the upper landing surface being accessed:  On August 21, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, the portable ladder used to access the roof did not extend at least three  feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with falls.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).