OSHA Inspection: FRANCISCO TREVIZO

Issued

Oct 28, 2022

Abate by

Dec 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $349 · Current $349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1): Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.  The employer did not provide abatement documentation that the hazards related to fall protection training certification were abated for the citation that was issued on July 28, 2022.

Issued

Jul 25, 2022

Abate by

Aug 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):  The employer shall 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 June 28, 2022 at a worksite located at W6792 Greenridge Drive Greenville, WI 54942.  An employee was observed using a pneumatic nail gun to install asphalt shingles with no eye protection.

Issued

Jul 25, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,729 · Current $2,610 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. 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.  On or about June 28, 2022 at a worksite located at W6792 Greenridge Drive Greenville, WI 54942.  Employees were observed conducting roofing activities with no form of conventional fall protection.

Issued

Jul 25, 2022

Abate by

Aug 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 June 28, 2022 at a worksite located at W6792 Greenridge Drive Greenville, WI 54942.  The employer did not train employees to recognize fall hazards and procedures to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.

Issued

Jul 25, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,729 · Current $2,610 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):  When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  On or about June 28, 2022 at a worksite located at W6792 Greenridge Drive Greenville, WI 54942.  The employer did not train employees on the safe use and procedures to be followed to minimize the hazards.