OSHA Inspection: REYES ROOFING LLC

Issued

2021-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:       a)  On or about, July 17, 2020, employees were not protected against shock from an energized overhead power lines during soffit and fascia installation work.  The overhead power lines consisted of primary lines having a voltage rating of 12 kV.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2021-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3): Before work began, the employer did not ascertain by inquiry, direct observation, or by instruments, whether any part of an energized electric power circuit, exposed or concealed, was so located that the performance of the work could bring any person, tool, or machine into physical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit.  The employer did not post and maintain proper warming signs where such a circuit exists.  The employer did not advise employees of the locations of such lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken:  a)  On or about July 17, 2020, the employer did not determine whether electric power circuits (overhead power lines) could be contacted by his employees during performance of their work at the site.   b)  On or about July 17, 2020, the employer did not post and maintain warning signs where energized electric power circuits (overhead power lines) existed.  c)  On or about July 17, 2020, the employer did not advise his employees of the locations of such lines and the hazards involved.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.