OSHA Inspection: AVILA CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Feb 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

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, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  On or about September 7, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees were using pneumatic nail guns without eye protection during framing construction of a residential apartment building. This condition exposed employees to stuck-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Feb 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  On or about September 7, 2017, employees accessed the top plate of a 9 foot frame via an 8 foot stepladder. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of falling to the ground below.

Issued

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Feb 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $51,736 · Current $30,000 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 or about September 7, 2017 and at times prior thereto, on a wood-framed residential building under construction, employees were exposed to falls while working at heights of greater than 6 feet without fall protection. This hazard exposed employees to the hazard of falling to the ground below.    A. Employees were performing framing construction while on the second level of the frame without fall protection.    B. Employees were performing framing construction on the third story of the frame in the vicinity of an unguarded opening without fall protection.    C. An employee was performing framing construction while standing in the vicinity of the top plate on third story of the apartment complex without fall protection.    Avila Construction, LLC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1006945, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 20, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1200 Brookwood Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas.    Avila Construction, LLC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 991158, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 20, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1200 Brookwood Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Issued

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Feb 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $739 · Current $739

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent.  On or about September 7, 2017, the employer failed to certify the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses.

Issued

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Feb 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(d)(1): The employer did not provide personel protective equipment, at no cost, to the employees.  On or about September 7, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer required his employees to pay for their own safety glasses and hard hats.