OSHA Inspection: RONITO SERVICES

Issued

Feb 8, 2023

Abate by

Mar 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $376 · Current $376

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.   a. On or about July 7, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite, employees had been provided fall protection training, however, the employer failed to keep a written certification of record.  Citation Number          Item Number           Abatement Date 0200112/07/2022

Issued

Sep 21, 2022

Abate by

Oct 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $1,500 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.  a.  On or about July 7, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee using a pneumatic nail gun did not wear safety glasses, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with eye injuries.

Issued

Sep 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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):   a.  On or about July 7, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite,  employees performing residential roofing operations, nine (9) feet eight (8) inches above the ground, were not protected from falls, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards.  b.   On or about July 7, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite,  employees performing residential roofing operations, ten (10 ) feet four (4) inches above the ground, were not protected from falls, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Sep 21, 2022

Abate by

Oct 3, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(17):The attachment point of the body belt was not located in the center of the wearer's back. The attachment point of the body harness was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head.  a.  On or about July 7, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite,  employees conducting residential roofing operations were not wearing personal fall arrest system (PFAS)  with the attachment point at the employee's front waist, at a fall height of nine (9) foot eight (8) inches above the ground, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with falls.

Issued

Sep 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(22):Employees using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:  a.  On or about July 7, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was carrying a bag with beverages up the ladder, thereby exposing the employee to hazards associated with falls.

Issued

Sep 21, 2022

Abate by

Dec 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1):The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer.  a. On or about July 7, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite, employees had been provided fall protection training, however, the employer failed to keep a written certification of record.