OSHA Inspection: ONECIMO RIVERA

Issued

Oct 1, 2019

Abate by

Oct 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,546 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.    On or about 17 September 2019, and at times prior thereto, two roofers performing roofing activities on a residence under construction did not have head protection upon descending from the roof, exposing the roofers to the hazard of being struck by falling materials, tools, and equipment from the roof.    Onecimo Rivera dba Rivera Roofing Improvement was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.100(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1411718, citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on 08/15/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 2228 Rabbit Creek Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626.

Issued

Oct 1, 2019

Abate by

Oct 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,546 · Current $2,500 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 17 September 2019, and at times prior thereto, two roofers were using pneumatic nail guns to apply new shingles to the roof of a residence under construction without the use of eye protection, exposing the roofers to the hazard of being struck by flying debris or projectiles.    Onecimo Rivera dba Rivera Roofing Improvement was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1411718, citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on 08/15/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 2228 Rabbit Creek Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626.

Issued

Oct 1, 2019

Abate by

Oct 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,062 · Current $2,500 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 17 September 2019, and at times prior thereto, two workers were performing roofing activities on a residence under construction without the use of fall protection, exposing the workers to a fall hazard of approximately 12-feet 4-inches to the ground below.    Onecimo Rivera dba Rivera Roofing Improvement was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1411718, citation number 01, item number 003 and was affirmed as a final order on 08/15/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 2228 Rabbit Creek Drive, Georgetown, TX 78626.