OSHA Inspection: FERMIN MALDONADO-CARRANZA

Issued

Jun 28, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $978 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 20 June 2017, two framers were using pneumatic nail guns without eye or face protection, exposing the workers to the hazard of being struck by flying particles or objects.

Issued

Jun 28, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,304 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 20 June 2017, two framers were working at the top plate of the second story of a residence under construction without the use of fall protection, exposing them to a fall hazard of approximately 9 feet 7 inches to the subfloor below or 21 feet to the concrete foundation.