OSHA Inspection: ALEJANDRO PEREZ

Issued

Aug 26, 2020

Abate by

Sep 8, 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 July 24, 2020, the employer failed to maintain a safety and health program to address hazards such as fall protection during roofing activities.

Issued

Aug 26, 2020

Abate by

Sep 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $0 Reduced

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 July 24, 2020, the employer failed to instruct each employee in the avoidance of unsafe conditions while performing roofing activities.

Issued

Aug 26, 2020

Abate by

Sep 8, 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 July 24, 2020, employees were conducting roofing activities from elevated heights without fall protection, thereby exposing employees to an approximately 10 foot fall hazard.

Issued

Aug 26, 2020

Abate by

Sep 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders shall be used only for the purpose for which they were designed.  a. On or about July 24, 2020, employer failed to instruct employees on the use of ladders, the ladder was used for a purpose for which it was not designed, thereby exposing the employees to a fall hazard of over 8 feet.