OSHA Inspection: MANUEL HERNANDEZ

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Abate by

Jan 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $2,892

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) Manuel Hernandez, at a jobsite located at 642 Holbrook Drive, Lot 1470, Sunbury, Ohio 43074 : On and/or preceding November 4, 2020, the employer failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program such as but not limited to personal protective equipment program and a fall protection program for employees conducting framing work.

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Abate by

Jan 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $2,892

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) Manuel Hernandez, at a jobsite located at 642 Holbrook Drive, Lot 1470, Sunbury, Ohio 43074 : On and/or preceding November 4, 2020, the employer failed to train employees on the hazards found on the worksite or the procedures to control or eliminate the hazards for employees conducting framing work.

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Abate by

Dec 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $2,892

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) Manuel Hernandez, at a jobsite located at 642 Holbrook Drive, Lot 1470, Sunbury, Ohio 43074 : On and/or preceding November 4, 2020, the employer did not ensure employees wore safety glasses while utilizing power tools that presented struck-by hazards to the eyes and face. Framers were using pneumatic nail guns and circular saws in the framing process. The employees were not utilizing eye protection, which exposed them to struck-by hazards to the eyes.

Issued

Dec 18, 2020

Abate by

Dec 30, 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.   a) Manuel Hernandez, at a jobsite located at 642 Holbrook Drive, Lot 1470, Sunbury, Ohio 43074 : On and/or preceding November 4, 2020, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while engaged in residential construction activities. Employee were installing roof trusses while standing on the top plate of a wall, thereby exposed to fall hazards of up to 20 feet.  b) Manuel Hernandez, at a jobsite located at 642 Holbrook Drive, Lot 1470, Sunbury, Ohio 43074 : On and/or preceding November 4, 2020, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while engaged in residential construction activities. Employee were working on the first floor with an unguarded basement opening, thereby being exposed to fall hazards of up to 10 feet.