OSHA Inspection: JUAN GALLARDO

Issued

Jul 6, 2017

Abate by

Jul 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $978 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets.  On 9 June 2017, three framers were working at a residence under construction in which hard hats were not being worn while there was overhead work being performed, exposing the workers to the hazard of being struck by falling tools, materials and debris.

Issued

Jul 6, 2017

Abate by

Jul 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $978 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.   On 9 June 2017, two workers were framing a residence under construction with the use of pneumatic nail guns without wearing eye protection, exposing the framers to the hazard of being struck by flying particles or objects to the eye(s) and face.

Issued

Jul 6, 2017

Abate by

Jul 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $978 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 9 June 2017, two workers were performing framing activities on a residence under construction at the top plate of the first floor without wearing fall protection, exposing the two framers to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet 1 inch to the concrete slab below.

Issued

Jul 6, 2017

Abate by

Jul 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $978 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step.  On 9 June 2017, three workers were performing framing activities at a residence under construction while using the top step of a step ladder. 1) One worker used the top step of a four foot step ladder to gain access for the top plate with a pneumatic nail gun, exposing the worker to a fall hazard of approximately 4 feet to the concrete slab below. 2) Two workers accessed the top plate of the first floor by using the top step of a six foot step ladder, exposing the workers to the hazard of falling approximately 10 feet 1 inch to the concrete slab below.