OSHA Inspection: NOEL MEJIA

Issued

Oct 17, 2018

Abate by

Nov 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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:    (a)  On or about September 7, 2018, employees were exposed eye injury in that the employees did not use safety glasses while working with or near pneumatic nail guns.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see the enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Oct 17, 2018

Abate by

Nov 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a)  On or about September 7, 2018, workers were exposed to shock and burn hazards from an extension cord that was use to power the air compressor.  The insulation of the yellow extension cord was pulled back from the plug placing strain on the live conductors.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see the enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Oct 17, 2018

Abate by

Nov 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    (a)  On or about September 7, 2018, workers were exposed to shock and burn hazards from an extension cord that was use to power the air compressor.  The extension cord had ripped insulation exposing the energized conductors inside.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see the enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Oct 17, 2018

Abate by

Nov 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $2,000 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:    (a)  On or about September 7, 2018, employees were exposed to fall hazards from a steep roof, while roofing a house without a fall protection.  The eaves of the roof were greater than 13 feet above the ground.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see the enclosed, "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Oct 17, 2018

Abate by

Nov 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,600 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 allowed, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  (a) On or about September 7, 2018, employees were exposed to fall hazards from the ladders used to access the roof, which did not extend at least 3 feet above the landing surface.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").