OSHA Inspection: JUAN RUIZ

Issued

Jun 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $1,172 Reduced

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 May 7, 2021 at jobsite located in 786 Saylor Ave., Elmhurst, IL60126,  employees engaged in residential roofing operations were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating nail guns without eye protection.

Issued

Jun 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,054 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure.   On or about May 7, 2021 at jobsite located in 786 Saylor Ave., Elmhurst, IL60126, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 20 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing operations.

Issued

Jun 30, 2021

Abate by

Jul 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,054 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employee. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  On or about May 7, 2021 at jobsite located in 786 Saylor Ave., Elmhurst, IL60126,  the employer failed to certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards approximately 20  feet while performing roofing activities on a residential structure without using fall protection.