OSHA Inspection: DIEGO GARCIA

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $349 · Current $349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1):  The employer failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:  Carlos Arroyo dba CAP Construction. failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:  Citation Number 		Item Number			Abatement Date  01			                         04				                10/28/2022  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 7, 2022

Abate by

Jan 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1):The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  Diego Garcia DBA Diego Garcia. failed to submit documents to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date verifying  that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:  Citation Number                      Item  Number                 Abatement Date 01                                                    01                                       10/17/2022 01                                                    03                                       10/11/2022   Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 29, 2022

Abate by

Oct 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $2,486

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 20, 2022, at jobsite located in 708 Grant St., Hinsdale, IL., 60521., Employees engaged in residential roofing operations were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating pneumatic nail guns without eye protection.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

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 July 20, 2022, at jobsite located in 708 Grant St., Hinsdale, IL., 60521, employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 20 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing activities. The employees were wearing a harness but not tied-off to lifeline lanyard.

Issued

Sep 29, 2022

Abate by

Oct 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

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 July 20, 2022, at jobsite located in 708 Grant St., Hinsdale, IL., 60521. Employees performing roof installation  work at a  new residential property were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 20 feet with no fall protection when the employer failed to ensure they were adequately trained to recognize and minimize the hazards associated with fall.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 29, 2022

Abate by

Oct 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $3,108

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 grab rail, 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 July 20, 2022, at jobsite located in 708 Grant St., Hinsdale, IL., 60521, the portable ladder used to access the second level did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).