OSHA Inspection: JORGE RAMIREZ

Issued

Nov 27, 2017

Abate by

Jan 16, 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.  On October 10, 2017, located on the north side of a residential roof structure, employees were installing shingles as there were no frequent and regular inspections being performed 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.  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

Nov 27, 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.  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 October 10, 2017 located on the north side of a residential steep roof structure, employees were observed performing roofing work without the use of any fall protection system. Potential fall height was measured to be 17'-4" with a roof pitch of 6/12.

Issued

Nov 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(a)(2): Employers shall provide and install all fall protection systems required by this subpart for an employee, and shall comply with all other pertinent requirements of this subpart before that employee begins the work that necessitates the fall protection.  On October 10, 2017, located on the north side of a residential structure, the employer failed to install a fall protection system prior to employees installing shingles onto a steep residential roof structure. Potential fall height was measured to be 17'-4" with a roof pitch of 6/12.

Issued

Nov 27, 2017

Abate by

Jan 16, 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.  On October 10, 2017, located on the north side of an exterior residential roof structure, employees were observed installing shingles on a steep pitch roof while not utilizing any fall protection system and had not been trained by the employer to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  Employees were exposed to a potential fall height of greater than 17 feet above the ground below with a roof pitch measured to be 6/12.    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