OSHA Inspection: JOSE FRANCO GALLEGOS

Issued

2021-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $2341.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets.   On or about July 15, 2021,  and at times prior thereto, three employees were performing framing activities without the use of hard hats, exposing the employees to the hazard of being struck by falling tools, materials or debris.

Issued

2021-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3511.00 · Current $3511.00

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 July 15, 2021, and at times prior thereto, three employees were using pneumatic nail guns and saws to cut and apply wood pieces on the walls of a residence under construction without the use of safety glasses, exposing the employees to the hazard of being struck by flying debris or projectiles.

Issued

2021-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

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 under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b).  On or about July 15, 2021, and at times prior thereto, three employees performing framing activities were installing wall frames on the second level of a new residence under construction without the use of fall protection, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 14 feet to the ground below.

Issued

2021-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $4096.00

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 July 15, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were performing framing activities on a residence under construction without the use of fall protection, exposing them to a fall hazard of approximately 14 feet to the ground. The employees were not trained by a competent person that is qualified to meet the requirements of how to recognize and protect themselves from the dangers of falling.

Issued

2021-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $2341.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1051(a): Stairway(s) or ladder(s) were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, or no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided.  On or about July 15, 2021, and at times prior thereto, three employees performing framing activities were accessing the second level of a new residence under construction by climbing up through the wood frames, exposing the employees to fall and struck by hazards.