OSHA Inspection: WALTER RENE ESPINOSA GUERRA

Issued

2021-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2926.00 · Current $2926.00

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 April 06, 2021, the employer did not initiate and maintain a safety and health program to ensure hazard detection and correction when four employees conducted roofing work on a steep pitched 7/12 roof top of a new build residential home.

Issued

2021-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 April 06, 2021, the employer failed to instruct employees on the avoidance of unsafe conditions while they conducted roofing work for a new build residential home.

Issued

2021-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $4096.00

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. On or about April 06, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from flying debris to their eyes.  Two employees had not used eye protection when they operated the pneumatic nail gun.

Issued

2021-06-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $4096.00

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 April 06, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that four employees were protected from falling when roofing work was done on top of the steep pitched rooftop that was approximately 7/12.