OSHA Inspection: OSCAR ROJAS

Issued

Mar 22, 2019

Abate by

Apr 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,978

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 about March 12, 2019 at 1188 Park Plaza Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43213, two employees were performing roofing work on a three story residential apartment complex without the use of fall protection, they were also observed using air powered nail guns without safety glasses, thereby exposing the employees to a fall hazard of more than 30 feet and struck by hazard to their eyes from flying debris.

Issued

Mar 22, 2019

Abate by

Apr 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,978

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 about March 12, 2019 at 1188 Park Plaza Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43213, two employees were performing roofing work on a three story residential apartment complex without the use of fall protection, they were also observed using air powered nail guns without safety glasses, thereby exposing the employees to a fall hazard of more than 30 feet and struck by hazard to their eyes from flying debris.

Issued

Mar 22, 2019

Abate by

Apr 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,978

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 about March 12, 2019 at 1188 Park Plaza Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43213, two employees were performing roofing work on a three story residential apartment complex without the use of fall protection, they were also observed using air powered nail guns without safety glasses, thereby exposing the employees to a fall hazard of more than 30 feet and struck by hazard to their eyes from flying debris.