OSHA Inspection: GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Abate by

Feb 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $1,280 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):The employer did not 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 December 1, 2021, at jobsite located in 644 Saylor Ave. Elmhurst, IL 60126, employees were exposed to eye injuries while engaged in roofing activities operating a pneumatic nail gun. Eye protection was not being utilized while employees engaged in this activity.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,235 Reduced

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.    On or about December 1, 2021, at jobsite located in 644 Saylor Ave. Elmhurst, IL 60126, employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 12 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing activities.

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Abate by

Feb 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,235 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:    On or about December 1, 2021, at jobsite located in 644 Saylor Ave. Elmhurst, IL 60126, employees performing roofing work at a residential property were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 12 feet with no fall protection when the employer failed to ensure they were adequately trained to recognize and minimize the hazards associated with falls.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).