OSHA Inspection: SAMUEL AND MARIA LLANO FALCON CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Jan 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

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.  Workers were engaged in residential construction activities re-roofing an existing single-family house. Workers were exposed to fall hazards and regular and frequent inspections by a competent person were not conducted to ensure that the jobsite, materials, and equipment such as fall protection systems were maintained and utilized in a safe manner.

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

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.   Workers were engaged in residential construction activities re-roofing an existing single-family house. Workers were exposed to fall hazards from a height between 8.9 feet and 18.0 feet in that a proper fall protection system was not utilized.

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Jan 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.    Workers were engaged in residential construction activities re-roofing an existing single-family house. Workers were exposed to fall hazards from a height between 8.9 feet and 18.0 feet in that the workers were not properly trained in fall protection criteria..