OSHA Inspection: OTERO'S FRAMING LLC

Issued

Jun 24, 2019

Abate by

Jul 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,683 · Current $3,480 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):     (a) On or about June 8, 2019, the employer did not ensure that each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels were protected by guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems. Employees of Otero's Framing, LLC. were exposed to fall hazards of up to 23 feet, while engaged in residential framing activities. Employees were not using fall protection equipment.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    Otero's Framing, LLC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1069219, citation 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on July 23, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 10831 Unity Parkway, Commerce City CO. 80249.