OSHA Inspection: PETE LEYVA

Issued

2021-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3511.00 · Current $3511.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:   a)  On or about February 26, 2021, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while offloading a JLG telescopic boom lift model # 600S from a delivery truck without training on its safe operation.  b)  On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while operating a JLG telescopic boom lift model # 600S to move materials without training on its safe operation.

Issued

2021-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $1755.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs,  debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures:   West side of residential construction:  On or about February 26, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a trip and fall hazard while accessing the building with debris such as, but not limited to, scrap lumber, extension cords, and a hose scattered in front of the entrance.

Issued

2021-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2926.00 · Current $2926.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:  On or about February 26, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck-by falling objects hazard while performing framing activities without wearing hardhats.

Issued

2021-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3511.00 · Current $3511.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.453(a)(2): Field modification of the aerial lift was not certified in writing by the manufacturer or by any other equivalent entity, such as a nationally recognized testing laboratory, to be in conformity with all applicable provisions of ANSI A92.2-1969 and this section and to be at least as safe as the equipment was before modification.  a)  On or about February 26, 2021, and at times prior thereto, an employee  was exposed to a fall hazard while offloading a JLG telescopic boom lift model # 600S with wooden attachments outside the basket to lift material without being provided in writing from the manufacturer.  b)  On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while operating a JLG telescopic boom lift model # 600S with wooden attachments outside the basket to lift material without being provided in writing from the manufacturer.

Issued

2021-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:  Note to paragraph (b)(2)(v): As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated under 1926.502(e).  a)  On or about February 26, 2021, and at times prior thereto, an employee without fall protection was exposed to a fall hazard while offloading a JLG telescopic boom lift model # 600S.  b)  On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while operating a JLG telescopic boom lift model # 600S without being tied off to the basket.

Issued

2021-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7022.00 · Current $7022.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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:  On or about February 26, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck-by flying projectile hazard while using a Pneumatic Nail Gun, Plumb Ball Pein Metal Hammer, Makita Circular Saw and a Milwaukee Sawzall Saw without safety glasses.  Pete Leyva from PL Framing  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number #1500805, citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 2, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 9918 Hazy Bend San Antonio, TX 78223 .

Issued

2021-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7022.00 · Current $7022.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b):  a)   On or about February 26, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees without fall protection were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 6 feet to the unpaved ground below while framing on the second story of a residential construction.  b)  On or about February 26, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees without fall protection were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 6 feet to the unpaved ground below while installing siding on the second story of a residential construction.  c)   On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees without fall protection were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 6 feet to the unpaved ground below while installing siding.  Pete Leyva DBA PL Framing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500805, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on March 2, 2021 , with respect to a workplace located at 9918 Hazy Bend, San Antonio, TX 78233.

Issued

2021-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3511.00 · Current $3511.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:  a)  Second story: On or about February 26, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using the top and top step of a Werner 6 feet step ladder.   b)  Second story: On or about March 24, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using the top and top step of a Werner 6 feet step ladder.  Pete Leyva DBA PL Framing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1501509, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on January 1, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at Runners Ridge and Stadium Cove, San Antonio TX 78250.