OSHA Inspection: PATRICIA I. ROMERO, INC.

Issued

Jun 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,849 · Current $4,121 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:    Camp Pendleton Building 62433 - BEQ Project throughout third floor: Metal conduit containing sharp edges was protruding from the working surface and was not covered or protected. The employer did not instruct employees to eliminate the hazards prior to working around them. Employees were exposed to tripping and/or impalement hazards.

Issued

Jun 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,879 · Current $3,879

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers:    Camp Pendleton Building 62433 - BEQ Project throughout third floor: Floor opening(s) between the rooms were not fully covered or guarded to protect employees from stepping into the holes. Employees were exposed to tripping and/or falling hazards.

Issued

Jun 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(i)(3): All covers were not secured when installed so as to prevent accidental displacement by the wind, equipment, or employees:  Camp Pendleton Building 62433 - BEQ Project throughout third floor: Wood planking over the floor opening(s) between the rooms were not secured to prevent movement by employees working in the area.  Employees were exposed to tripping and/or falling hazards.

Issued

Jun 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(viii): Portable fire extinguishers were not inspected periodically in accordance with maintenance and use of portable fire extinguishers, N.F.P.A. No. 10A-1970:  Camp Pendleton Building 62433 - BEQ Project second floor, staircase 3: The Amerex Class ABC portable fire extinguisher had not been maintained since January 1, 2016.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards.