OSHA Inspection: ANGEL REVELES FRAMING COMPANY

Issued

Jun 13, 2019

Abate by

Jun 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $1,023 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets.  On or about 11 June 2019, and at times prior thereto, four framers were performing work at a residence under construction without hard hats while overhead activities were ongoing, exposing the framers to the hazard of being struck to the head by falling tools, materials or debris.

Issued

Jun 13, 2019

Abate by

Jun 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $1,023 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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.  On or about 11 June 2019, and at times prior thereto, three framers were utilizing pneumatic nail guns without eye protection, exposing the framers to the hazard of being struck by flying projectiles and debris.

Issued

Jun 13, 2019

Abate by

Jun 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,705 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  On or about 11 June 2019, and at times prior thereto, three framers were performing work at an elevated height without fall protection, exposing the framers to a fall hazard of up to approximately 18 feet 9 inches to the concrete slab below.

Issued

Jun 13, 2019

Abate by

Jun 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $1,023 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step.  On or about 11 June 2019, and at times prior thereto, two framers were accessing the second floor top plate utilizing a 6-foor stepladder by stepping on the top of the ladder, exposing the framers to a fall hazard of up to 9 feet 6 inches to the floor below.