OSHA Inspection: AVALOS FRAMING, LLC

Issued

Feb 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 2, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $1,861 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Accident prevention responsibilities. Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.      a) On or about 01/07/2020 there was no frequent and regular inspection program being maintained in use by a competent person to ensure the job site, material and equipment; such as fall protection systems was being utilized.

Issued

Feb 13, 2020

Abate by

Mar 2, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." 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.  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.    a) On or about 01/07/2020 an employee was installing Tyvek House-wrap at a new residential property, was exposed to fall hazards of 14.7 ft. while working to top of lower level roof.

Issued

Feb 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $325 · Current $325

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Use. The following requirements apply to all ladders as indicated, including job-made ladders. Ladders shall be used only for the purpose for which they were designed.   a) On or about 01/07/2020,  an employee was working on an A-frame ladder set on an uneven surface. The ladders was closed, folded and leaning against the new residential property, not being utilized for the purpose for which it was designed.