OSHA Inspection: JOSE GOMEZ

Issued

Dec 30, 2020

Abate by

Jan 27, 2021

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.  On November 03, 2020. Employees were removing shingles on a residential house approximately 15 feet in height without the use of fall protection, exposing employee to a fall hazard.

Issued

Dec 30, 2020

Abate by

Jan 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $2,892

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  On November 3, 2020 Employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 10 feet to the lower ground level by not having the ladder extended 3 feet above the landing.