OSHA Inspection: ISIDRO VELAZQUEZ

Issued

Jun 23, 2016

Abate by

Jul 28, 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 1a, issued on April 19, 2016, the employer has failed to submit abatement certification within ten days of the abatement date, April 29, 2016.  The violation read as follows:    29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C): Each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, shall be visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage. Equipment found damaged or defective shall not be used until repaired.  a. On or before March 30, 2016, where employees used an extension cord that was melted to provide power from the temporary electrical receptacle, an inspection before each days use was not conducted, thereby exposing employees to an 125 volt electrical contact hazard.  b. On or before March 30, 2016, where employees used Bosch radio with outlets that was missing the ground prong, an inspection before each days use was not conducted, thereby exposing employees to an 125 volt electrical contact hazard.  c. On or before March 30, 2016, where employees used a circular saw with a cord that was damaged to cut lumber, an inspection before each days use was not conducted, thereby exposing employees to an 125 volt electrical contact hazard.  b.  In regards to citation 1, item 1b, issued on April 19, 2016, the employer has failed to submit abatement certification within ten days of the abatement date, April 29, 2016.  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. On or before March 30, 2016, the plug to the Bosch radio with outlets was missing the ground prong. This was being used by employees to provide power to circular saws, thereby exposing employees to an 125 volt electrical contact hazard.

Issued

Jun 23, 2016

Abate by

Jul 28, 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:   b. In regards to citation 1, item 3, issued on February 10, 2016, the employer has failed to submit abatement certification within ten days of the abatement date, April 29, 2016.  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.  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems:     a. On or before March 30, 2016, where employees were framing a two story house, the employees were not protected from falls, thereby exposing employees to a 21 foot fall hazard.     b. On or before March 30, 2016, where employees were framing a two story house, a wall opening was not guarded, thereby exposing employees to a 11 foot, five inch fall hazard.

Issued

Apr 19, 2016

Abate by

Apr 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C): Each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, shall be visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage. Equipment found damaged or defective shall not be used until repaired.  a. On or before March 30, 2016, where employees used an extension cord that was melted to provide power from the temporary electrical receptacle, an inspection before each days use was not conducted, thereby exposing employees to an 125 volt electrical contact hazard.  b. On or before March 30, 2016, where employees used Bosch radio with outlets that was missing the ground prong, an inspection before each days use was not conducted, thereby exposing employees to an 125 volt electrical contact hazard.  c. On or before March 30, 2016, where employees used a circular saw with a cord that was damaged to cut lumber, an inspection before each days use was not conducted, thereby exposing employees to an 125 volt electrical contact hazard.

Issued

Apr 19, 2016

Abate by

Apr 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. On or before March 30, 2016, the plug was missing from the ground prong on a Bosch radio with outlets. This was being used by employees to provide power to circular saws, thereby exposing employees to an 125 volt electrical contact hazard.

Issued

Apr 19, 2016

Abate by

Apr 29, 2016

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. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  a. On or before March 30, 2016 where employees were framing a two story house, the employees were not protected from falls, thereby exposing employees to a 21 foot fall hazard.  b. On or before March 30, 2016 where employees were framing a two story house, a wall opening was not guarded, thereby exposing employees to a 11 foot 5 inch fall hazard.