OSHA Inspection: CARLOS ARRIAGA-VELAZQUEZ

Issued

2018-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1663.00 · Current $1663.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(a)(6): Scaffolds were not designed by a qualified person and were not constructed and loaded in accordance with that design:   a) Jobsite: On or about April 6, 2018, and at times prior thereto employees performed framing activities from a scaffold platform that was supported by a rough terrain forklift.  The scaffold platform was not designed and constructed by a qualified person in that the platform was constructed out of OSB (Oriented Strand Board) and secured to the forklift with a ratchet tie down strap.  The employees were exposed to an approximate 20 foot fall to the ground below.  b) Jobsite: On or about April 6, 2018, and at times prior thereto employees performed framing activities from a scaffold platform that was supported by a rough terrain forklift.  The scaffold platform was not designed and constructed by a qualified person in that the manufacturer warned of a personal injury hazard, prohibiting use of the machine as a personal lift, or to fit the machine with any form of personnel work platform.  The employees were exposed to an approximate 20 foot fall to the ground below.  Note: Abatement certification IS required this item.

Issued

2018-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): Powered industrial truck operator training. The requirements applicable to construction work under this paragraph are identical to those set forth in 29 CFR 1910.178(l)  29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l):  a) Jobsite: On April 6, 2018 and at times prior thereto employees had not been provided with powered industrial truck (forklift) training from the employer to ensure the employees were familiar with truck related topics, workplace related topics, and safe operations.  Employees operated a GENIE GTH-844 rough terrain forklift while performing framing activities.    Note: Abatement certification IS required this item.

Issued

2018-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used:  a) Jobsite: On April 6, 2018 and at times prior thereto employees performed framing activities from a scaffold platform, the scaffold platform was not designed and constructed by a qualified person in that the platform was constructed out of OSB (Oriented Strand Board) and secured to the forklift with a ratchet tie down strap.  The employees did not recognize or acknowledge the hazard and take action that would control or minimize the hazard.      Note: Abatement certification IS required this item.

Issued

2018-06-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $2772.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  a) Jobsite: On or about April 6, 2018 and at times prior thereto employees performed framing activities, which included roof sheathing on a flat roof and/or on the balconies without using a fall protection system.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards ranging approximately 10 feet up to 30 feet.        Note: Abatement certification IS NOT required for this item.

Issued

2018-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(iii): The employer did not assure that each employee had been trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used:  a) Jobsite: On or about April 6, 2018 and at times prior thereto employees performing framing activities on a flat roof did not recognize and/or acknowledge the hazard of working without a fall protection system in place on the balcony levels.  The employees did not take action to minimize the hazard.   Note: Abatement certification IS required this item