OSHA Inspection: EDILBERTO MARTINEZ

Issued

Sep 22, 2021

Abate by

Sep 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $4,096

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall hazards:   (a)  605 Venture Dr, Morgantown, On or about 4/13/2021, employees were using the tracks of a Tranzsporter platform hoist to access the roof in lieu of a ladder, exposing employees to falls of approximately 35 feet.  Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to utilize an appropriate length extension ladder for roof access.

Issued

Sep 22, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $2,341

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.152(a)(1): Containers other than approved metal safety cans or DOT approved containers were used for the handling and use of flammable liquids in quantities of 5 gallons or less:  (a)  605 Venture Dr, Morgantown, On or about 4/13/2021, gasoline was stored in and dispensed from a non-approved container, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Sep 22, 2021

Abate by

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $2,341

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.152(d)(2): A portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B units was not located between 25 feet and 75 feet from flammable liquid storage area(s) located outside:   (a)  605 Venture Dr, Morgantown, On or about 4/13/2021, the employer did not provide a portable fire extinguisher where gasoline was stored, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Sep 22, 2021

Abate by

Sep 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $4,096

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(11):Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  (a)  605 Venture Dr, Morgantown, On or about 4/13/2021, employees were performing roofing work on the roof of a 3-story building without fall protection, exposing employees to falls of approximately 35 feet.

Issued

Sep 22, 2021

Abate by

Oct 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:   (a)  605 Venture Dr, Morgantown, On or about 4/13/2021, the employer did not train the employees on the hazards of working from heights and the procedures to follow to protect themselves when working at heights of up to 35ft. above grade.