OSHA Inspection: DIVILIS MELENDEZ

Issued

2023-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $349.00 · Current $349.00

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 failed to provide abatement certification for the citation issued on October 13, 2022.

Issued

2023-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1):The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, 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.  The employer failed to provide abatement certification for the citation issued on October 13, 2022.

Issued

2022-10-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $4351.00

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 September 21, 2022, at location 317 E Carrington Lane, Appleton, Wisconsin: employees were performing residential roofing activities without any form of conventional fall protection while exposed to fall hazards of approximately 10 feet two inches to over 25 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

2022-10-13 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 shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as follows: under the supervision of a qualified person.   On or about September 21, 2022, at location 317 E Carrington Lane, Appleton, Wisconsin: anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment was not installed under the supervisor of a qualified person.

Issued

2022-10-13 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 September 21, 2022, at location 317 E Carrington Lane, Appleton, Wisconsin: one employee was observed to be performing residential roofing activities with a fall hazard of 10 feet two inches up to 25 feet and did not attach their fall arrest components to a point near the center of their back.

Issued

2022-10-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-10 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 September 21, 2022, at location 317 E Carrington Lane, 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.