OSHA Inspection: CABRERA CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,126 · Current $3,126

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 about March 15, 2019, located at 5380 Booker Drive (Lot 47) in Westerville, Ohio, employees were operating Paslode pneumatic nail guns without eye protection, thereby exposing the employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $29,172 · Current $29,172

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.  a. On or about March 15, 2019, located at 5380 Booker Drive (Lot 47) in Westerville, Ohio, employees were sheathing the roof of a residential home without any means of fall protection, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazard between 10 - 15 feet.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,752 · Current $8,752

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 15, 2019, located at 5380 Booker Drive (Lot 47) in Westerville, Ohio, the employer did not initiate and maintain safety and health programs for employees performing residential construction work, thereby exposing the employees to struck-by and fall hazards.  Cabrera Construction was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1354471, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on February 1, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 8172 Rapala Lane Pickerington, Ohio 43147.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 15, 2019, located at 5380 Booker Drive (Lot 47) in Westerville, Ohio, the employer did not instruct the employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable for employees performing residential construction work, thereby exposing the employees to struck-by and fall hazards.  Cabrera Construction was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1354471, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on February 1, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 8172 Rapala Lane Pickerington, Ohio 43147.