OSHA Inspection: CESAR LOPEZ

Issued

Jan 4, 2019

Abate by

Jan 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $311 · Current $100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1):  The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation has been abated:  Location:  143 Stoddard Drive, Crestwood II, Apt 213, Meriden, CT 06451  Abatement certification and verification for Citation 01, Item 003; Citation 02, Item 002; Citation 02, Item 003; and Citation 002, Item 004 with a Final Order date of December 26, 2018 were not received within 10 calendar days (by December 14, 2018) following the abatement due date, December 4, 2018.

Issued

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(10): The tops of a non-self-supporting ladder were not placed with the two rails supported equally.  Jobsite:  The tops of the 32-foot aluminum extension ladder used by employees to access onto the roof were not equally supported, because the tops were placed against 3 in 12 pitched rake edge of the roof.

Issued

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(20): Employees did not face the ladder when ascending or descending the ladder:  Jobsite:  The employee using the 32-foot aluminum extension ladder to gain access to the roof was not facing the ladder while descending the ladder.

Issued

Nov 6, 2018

Abate by

Dec 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.  Jobsite: The employees using the extension ladder to access the roof were not trained in the proper means to erect the ladder, recognize hazards and the procedures to minimize any hazards.

Issued

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $19,401 · Current $2,500 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):   Jobsite:  The employees installing asphalt shingles on the 3 in 12 pitched roof were not protected from fall hazards approximately 19 feet to the ground by the use guardrails, safety nets or personal fall arrest systems.  Cesar Lopez was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1252951, Citation Number  2, Item Number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/28/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 17 Leete Street Springfield, MA. 01108

Issued

Nov 6, 2018

Abate by

Dec 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  Jobsite: The employees exposed fall hazards approximately 19 feet to the ground while working on the roof were not trained in fall hazards and the procedures to be followed to minimize such hazards.  Cesar Lopez was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1926.503(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1252951, Citation Number  1, Item Number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 11/28/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 17 Leete Street Springfield, MA. 01108.

Issued

Nov 6, 2018

Abate by

Dec 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer.  Jobsite: The employer did not verify through a written certification that the employees exposed to fall hazards while performing residential roofing work were provided with information and fall training as complete.  Cesar Lopez was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1926.503(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1252951, Citation Number  1, Item Number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 11/28/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 17 Leete Street Springfield, MA. 01108.

Issued

Nov 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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:   Jobsite:  The side rails of the 32-foot aluminum extension ladder used by employees to gain access to the roof did not extend at least 3 feet above the landing surface.    Cesar Lopez was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1926.1053(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1222643, Citation Number  1, Item Number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/28/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 17 Lindale Street Springfield, MA. 01108.