OSHA Inspection: SERGIO HERNANDEZ

Issued

Sep 6, 2017

Abate by

Nov 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,902 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.    On July 26, 2017, located on the east side of a residential structure, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while performing framing work and that the employer failed to provide frequent and regular inspections by a competent person to ensure the job-site, materials and equipment such as residential fall protection systems and/or devices were being maintained and utilized in a safe condition. Potential fall height was measured to be 11'-2".    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Sep 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,902 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.    Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.    On July 26, 2017, located on the east side of a residential structure, employees were exposed to a fall hazard performing framing work while not utilizing any fall protection system. Potential fall height was measured to be 11'-2".