OSHA Inspection: SANTOS VILLAFUERTE

Issued

Jul 25, 2016

Abate by

Aug 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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.  (a) Residential home, during roofing operations, at least two (2) employees, used pneumatic nail guns without the use of protective eyewear.

Issued

Jul 25, 2016

Abate by

Aug 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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) Rooftop of residential home, during roofing operations, employees were not protected from a fall hazard of approximately 10-feet.

Issued

Jul 25, 2016

Abate by

Aug 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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 (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:   (a) On the jobsite, employees used a portable ladder which side rails did not extend at least 3-feet above the upper landing surface. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of 10-feet.