OSHA Inspection: SANTIAGO OBIEDO

Issued

2018-02-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $311.00 · Current $311.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.  a.  The employer failed to provide abatement certification that his employees had received fall protection training.

Issued

2017-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

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.  On or about September 25, 2017, employees engaged in roofing activities on a residential home located at 108 E. Beacon Ave. New London, WI 54961 were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 16' and greater on a 12:12 pitched roof without utilizing fall protection.  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.

Issued

2017-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $2716.00

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.  On or about September 25, 2017, the employer did not provide a training program for employees exposed to fall hazards while engaged in residential roofing.