OSHA Inspection: MIGUEL CARDENAS

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Jan 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $3,880

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a. On or before November 6, 2018, the employer failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program, such as but not limited to, a fall protection program, thereby exposing employees to fall of 13 feet.  b. On or before November 6, 2018, the employer failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program, such as but not limited to, a personal protective equipment program, thereby exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Jan 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $3,880

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  a. On or before November 6, 2018, the employer failed to train employees on worksite hazards or the regulations required to control or eliminate those hazards, thereby exposing employees to fall, struck-by or other hazards.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Dec 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $2,772

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses 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 before November 6, 2018, where employees operated pneumatic nail guns, the employee's eyes were not protected from flying objects, thereby being exposed to struck-by hazards.  b. On or before November 6, 2018, where an employees operated a circular saw, the employee's eyes were not protected from flying objects, thereby being exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Dec 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $3,880

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.  a. On or before November 6, 2018, where an employee was sheathing the roof of a house, the employee was not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to a 12 foot fall hazard.  b. On or before November 6, 2018, where an employee was working in the unguarded window opening of the second floor of the house, the employee was not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to a 13 foot fall hazard.