OSHA Inspection: ABELARDO VARGAS

Issued

Apr 5, 2017

Abate by

Apr 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:      (a)  On or about February 14, 2017, the exposing employer, A&V Roofing and Construction, did not ensure employees, who were required to engage in roofing maintenance operations at a residential apartment complex, were protected from exposure to fall hazards in excess of 25 feet.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 5, 2017

Abate by

Apr 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(11): Where portable ladders were used to gain access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface:  (a)  On or about February 14, 2017, employees were exposed to fall hazards in that the portable ladder did not extend three feet above the upper landing surface.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").