OSHA Inspection: AARON GIL

Issued

Oct 28, 2021

Abate by

Nov 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $279 · Current $279

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1):Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.  On or about June 4, 2021, the employer did not certify that the hazardous conditions identified in Citation #1, Item # 2 of this inspection had been abated to provide eye protection to employees.

Issued

May 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,984 · Current $2,984

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 or about April 28, 2021, employees of Aaron Gil were exposed to fall hazards of nine feet when they were engaged in roofing operations without the use of fall protection.   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.

Issued

May 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 or about April 28, 2021, employees using a Keller K Pro KMT17 Multi-ladder to access a new residential constructions roof were exposed to fall hazards of 9 feet when the side rails of the ladder were not extended three feet above the landing surface.

Issued

May 6, 2021

Abate by

Jun 4, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,487 · Current $2,487

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.  On or about April 28, 2021, employees of Aaron Gil did not have appropriate eye protection when exposed to potential flying particles, such as nails or asphalt pieces, while using pneumatic nail guns to attach asphalt  shingles to a new construction.