OSHA Inspection: LUIS GONZALES

Issued

Jun 23, 2021

Abate by

Jul 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,755 · Current $1,053 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 20, 2021, and at time prior thereto, two employees were using a pneumatic nail gun to secure shingles to a roof without wearing eye protection, exposing the employees to the hazard of being struck in the eye(s) by flying debris or projectiles.

Issued

Jun 23, 2021

Abate by

Jul 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,756 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):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 systems.  On or about March 20, 2021, and at times prior thereto, one employee and their supervisor were installing shingles on the roof of a residential home under new construction up to approximately 35 feet high without appropriate fall protection, exposing the employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

Jun 23, 2021

Abate by

Jul 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $1,405 Reduced

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.  On or about May 20, 2021 and at times prior thereto, one employee was installing shingles without the use of fall protection or training, exposing the employee to a fall hazard.