OSHA Inspection: ALEJANDRO AVILA

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jun 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): 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) Located along various rear areas of the residential structures 7 in 12 roof deck an employee was observed performing roofing work associated activities without conventional fall protection and was exposed to fall potentials of 16 feet.

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Aug 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.     a)Located along various rear areas of the residential structures roof deck an employee was observed performing roofing work associated activities without conventional fall protection exposed to fall potentials of 16 feet who was not trained or knowledgeable of the procedures or regulations to minimize those hazards.