OSHA Inspection: ESTEBAN TORRES CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Aug 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $305 · Current $305

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:  (a) On or about 06/05/2017, the employer failed to submit certification of corrective action for citation 1, item 1 issued on 05/12/2017 with an abatement date of 05/24/2017.  (b) On or about 06/05/2017, the employer failed to submit certification of corrective action for citation 2, item 1a issued on 05/12/2017 with an abatement date of 05/24/2017.  (c) On or about 06/05/2017, the employer failed to submit certification of corrective action for citation 2, item 1b issued on 05/12/2017 with an abatement date of 05/24/2017.

Issued

May 12, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $3,259

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(d): Portable, power-driven circular saw(s) were not equipped with a guard above and below the base plate or shoe:  (a) On or about 3/6/2017 - 2981 Grants Mill Road, Leeds, AL, a Makita, Model 5007F, Serial #1647413Y, circular saw being used to cut/trim sheathing for installing on the roof had the bottom guard shimmed to prevent it from closing.

Issued

May 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,770 · Current $2,770

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  (a) On or about 3/6/2017 - 2981 Grants Mill Road, Leeds, AL, employees attaching felt to roof sheathing were not protected from falling approximately 11 feet.

Issued

May 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

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 or about 3/6/2017 - 2981 Grants Mill Road, Leeds, AL, the ladder used by employees to access the roof was extended approximately 8 inches above the landing.

Issued

May 12, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) On or about 3/6/2017 - 2981 Grants Mill Road, Leeds, AL, an extension cord where strain relief was pulled away and the outer sheath damaged was being used to power a Ryobi, Model CSB134L, 7 1/4 inch circular saw.

Issued

May 12, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  (a) On or about 3/6/2017 - 2981 Grants Mill Road, Leeds, AL, an extension cord with outer sheath damage was used to power a Ryobi, Model CSB134L, 7 1/4 inch circular saw.