OSHA Inspection: BERNARDO GARCIA VELAZQUEZ

Issued

2022-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3419.00 · Current $3419.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.602(c)(1)(ii):  No modifications or additions which affect the capacity or safe operation of the equipment shall be made without the manufacturer's written approval. If such modifications or changes are made, the capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly. In no case shall the original safety factor of the equipment be reduced.  a. On or about February 16, 2022, an employee worked on top of a modified platform from the forks of the of the Gradall G6-42P, rough terrain telehandler forklift as a working surface to install framing lumber. The modified working surface was not authorized to raise personnel by the manufacturer for work to be conducted.  Thereby exposing the employee to a potential fall hazard.

Issued

2022-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6838.00 · Current $6838.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1):  It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a.  On or about February 16, 2022, the employer did not initiate and maintain a safety and health program to ensure hazard detection and correction, while an employee installed framing lumber for a new build residential home. The employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet to the lower level as a result.  Bernardo Garcia Velazquez was previously cited for a Serious violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1558858, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on December  29, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 6706 Cat Singer N, Hilliard, Ohio 43026.

Issued

2022-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):  The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  a.  On or about February 16, 2022, the employer failed to instruct employees on the avoidance of unsafe conditions while an employee installed framing lumber for a new build residential home. The employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet to the lower level as a result.  Bernardo Garcia Velazquez was previously cited for a Serious violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1558858, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on December  29, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 6706 Cat Singer N, Hilliard, Ohio 43026.

Issued

2022-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9571.00 · Current $9571.00

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. 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.  a.  On or about February 16, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that an employee was protected from falling to the ground level when he installed framing lumber and set trusses to a new build residential home.  The employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet to the lower level as a result.  Bernardo Garcia Velazquez was previously cited for a Serious violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1558858, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on December  29, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 6706 Cat Singer N, Hilliard, Ohio 43026.