OSHA Inspection: DANIEL GARCIA

Issued

May 28, 2020

Abate by

Jun 9, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $4,048

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a. On or about May 12, 2020, the employer failed to maintain a safety and health program to address hazards such as fall protection during framing activities.

Issued

May 28, 2020

Abate by

Jun 9, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $4,048

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  a. On or about May 12, 2020, the employer failed to instruct each employee in the avoidance of unsafe conditions while performing framing activities.

Issued

May 28, 2020

Abate by

Jun 9, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $4,048

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall 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.  a. On or about May 12, 2020, the employer operated a pneumatic nail gun without the use of eye and face protection, thereby exposed himself to a eye and face hazard from flying particles, and demonstrating the lack of safety and safety knowledge to the employees.

Issued

May 28, 2020

Abate by

Jun 9, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $4,048

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 May 12, 2020, the employer was conducting framing activities from elevated heights without fall protection, thereby exposing himself to an approximately 11 foot fall hazard. The employer was exposed in front of all his employees.

Issued

May 28, 2020

Abate by

Jun 9, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $4,048

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step.  a. On or about May 12, 2020, the employer used the top plate as a step on a 6 foot fiberglass stepladder, thereby exposing the employee to a fall hazard.