OSHA Inspection: HUMBERTO FIGUEROA ESTRADA

Issued

2017-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $305.00 · Current $305.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  On or about August 4, 2017, the employer failed to submit documentation and certification of corrective action for  that the following hazards have been abated:  a) On or about January 23, 2017, Citation 1, Item 1, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from wood chips and nails, and fall hazards of approximately 14.6-feet to greater than 25-feet when the employer did not conduct inspections of the jobsite and employees.  b) On or about January 23, 2017, Citation 2, Item 1, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from wood chips and nails when they used nail guns without wearing eye protection.  c) On or about January 23, 2017, Citation 2, Item 2, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 14.6-feet to greater than 25-feet when they used rock climbing harnesses which attached the life line at the front of their waists.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2017-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $305.00 · Current $305.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency 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.  On or about August 4, 2017, the employer failed to submit documentation and certification of corrective action for  that the following hazards have been abated:  a) On or about January 23, 2017, Citation 1, Item 1, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from wood chips and nails, and fall hazards of approximately 14.6-feet to greater than 25-feet when the employer did not conduct inspections of the jobsite and employees.  b) On or about January 23, 2017, Citation 2, Item 1, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from wood chips and nails when they used nail guns without wearing eye protection.  c) On or about January 23, 2017, Citation 2, Item 2, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 14.6-feet to greater than 25-feet when they used rock climbing harnesses which attached the life line at the front of their waists.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4183.00 · Current $3137.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):  On or about January 23, 2017, at Lot 112, 6345 Read Road, Suwanee, Georgia:  Employees performing roofing work were exposed to struck-by hazards from wood chips and nails  and fall hazards of approximately 14.6-feet to greater than 25-feet when the employer did not conduct inspections of the employees and jobsite.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7170.00 · Current $5377.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  On or about January 23, 2017, at Lot 112, 6345 Read Road, Suwanee, Georgia:  Three employees performing roofing work were exposed to struck-by hazards from wood chips and nails when they operated nail guns without wearing eye protection.   Humberto Figueroa Estrada was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1161180, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on August 30, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 1990 Forte Lane, Alpharetta, Georgia, 30009.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8366.00 · Current $6275.00 Reduced

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 or about January 23, 2017, at Lot 112, 6345 Read Road, Suwanee, Georgia:  a) Three employees performing roofing work were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 14.6-feet to greater than 25-feet when they worked without tying off to a life line.  b) An employee performing roofing work was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 14.6-feet to greater than 25-feet when he used a rock climbing harness which attached the life line at the front of his waist.   Humberto Figueroa Estrada was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1161180, citation number 1, item number 4, and was affirmed as a final order on August 30, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 1990 Forte Lane, Alpharetta, Georgia, 30009.