OSHA Inspection: RIVERA ROOFING IMPROVEMENT

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Jul 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets.    On or about 27 June 2019, and at times prior thereto, two workers were performing roofing activities without the use of hard hats, exposing the roofers to the hazard of being struck by falling tools, materials or debris.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Jul 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not 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.    On or about 27 June 2019, and at times prior thereto, two roofers were using pneumatic nail guns to apply shingles to the roof of a residence under construction without the use of safety glasses, exposing the workers to the hazard of being struck by flying debris or projectiles.

Issued

Jul 11, 2019

Abate by

Jul 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $800 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).    On or about 27 June 2019, and at times prior thereto, two workers were performing roofing activities on a residence under construction without the use of fall protection, exposing them to a fall hazard of approximately 12 feet 6 inches to the ground.