OSHA Inspection: FELIX A RODRIGUEZ CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jun 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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):   (a) On or about May 28, 2016, Felix A. Rodriguez Construction did not ensure that each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels were protected by guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems. Employees of Felix A. Rodriguez Construction were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 10 feet, while engaged in residential framing activities. Employees were not using fall protection equipment.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employees  using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:  (a) On or about May 28, 2016, Felix A. Rodriguez Construction did not ensure that employees using ladders did not carry objects or loads that could cause the employees to lose balance and fall. An employee was observed using a ladder while carrying a sheet of plywood up to a roof. Employee was exposed to fall hazards in excess of 10 feet.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").