OSHA Inspection: MANUEL SALTO

Issued

May 16, 2019

Abate by

Jun 5, 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 before March 13, 2019, 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.    b. On or before March 13, 2019, 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 14 foot fall hazards.    c. On or before March 13, 2019, the employer failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program such as but not limited to a ladder safety program, thereby exposing employees to 14 foot fall hazards.

Issued

May 16, 2019

Abate by

May 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

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 March 13, 2019, where employees were framing the roof of the garage, the employees were not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to a 14 foot fall hazard.    b. On or before March 13, 2019, where employees were using the walkway from the house to the garage, the employees were not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to a 14 foot fall hazard.

Issued

May 16, 2019

Abate by

May 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step.    a. On or before March 13, 2019, employees used the top step and top of a stepladder to access a job made scaffold on the second floor of the garage, thereby being exposed to a 7 foot fall hazard.

Issued

May 16, 2019

Abate by

Jun 5, 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 before March 13, 2019, the employer failed to train employees on the hazards of the worksite, or the regulations required to control or eliminate the hazards, thereby exposing employees to struck-by, fall, or other hazards.

Issued

May 16, 2019

Abate by

May 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $0 Reduced

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 March 13, 2019, where employees operated pneumatic nail guns while framing the roof of the garage, the employee's eyes were not protected from flying objects, thereby being exposed to struck-by hazards.    b. On or before March 13, 2019, where employees operated a circular saw to cut lumber while framing the roof of the garage, the employee's eyes were not protected from flying objects, thereby being exposed to struck-by hazards.