OSHA Inspection: RICARDO PAZ DBA RICARDO PAZ

Issued

Aug 25, 2023

Abate by

Sep 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $413 · Current $413

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 August 15, 2022, the employer did not certify to OSHA within 10 days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations issued had been corrected:  Citation Number                                                Item Number                                    Abatement Date            03                                                                           001                                                    07/12/2023

Issued

Dec 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,419 · Current $2,000 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 August 15, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite, employees using pneumatic nail guns did not wear safety glasses, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with eye injuries.

Issued

Dec 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,571 · Current $5,500 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 August 15, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing residential roofing operations, eighteen (18') feet six (6") inches above the ground, were not protected from falls, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.  b. On or about August 15, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing residential roofing operations, nine (9') feet three (3") inches above the ground, were not protected from falls, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.  Ricardo Paz was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1438462, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on December 2, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 1730 Diamond Creek Ln., Aurora, Illinois.

Issued

Dec 16, 2022

Abate by

Jul 12, 2023

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 August 15, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite, employees had been provided fall training, however, the employer failed to keep a written certification of record.