OSHA Inspection: WILLIAM GRAJEDA

Issued

2022-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1243.00 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 August 31, 2022, at location at 4317 N. Woodridge Dr., Appleton, Wisconsin: employees performing residential roofing activities were observed using pneumatic nails guns to attach asphalt shingles and were not wearing eye protection while exposed to potential flying particles.

Issued

2022-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3108.00 · Current $1554.00 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.  On or about August 31, 2022, at location at 4317 N. Woodridge Dr., Appleton, Wisconsin: employees were performing residential roofing activities without any form of conventional fall protection while exposed to fall hazards of approximately nine feet 10 inches to 20 feet.  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.

Issued

2022-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15)(ii): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, and under the supervision of a qualified person.   On or about August 31, 2022, at location at 4317 N. Woodridge Dr., Appleton, Wisconsin: anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment was not installed under the supervisor of a qualified person.

Issued

2022-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body belt shall be located in the center of the wearer's back. The attachment point of the body harness shall be located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head.  On or about August 31, 2022, at location at 4317 N. Woodridge Dr., Appleton, Wisconsin: one employee was performing residential roofing activities with a fall hazard of nine feet 10 inches and did not attach their fall arrest components to a point near the center of their back.

Issued

2022-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 August 31, 2022, at location at 4317 N. Woodridge Dr., Appleton, Wisconsin: the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the recognition of fall hazards and the methods to mitigate those hazards prior to being exposed to fall hazards while conducting roofing work.