OSHA Inspection: EDWARD J SANCHEZ DBA SANCHEZ CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jan 24, 2023

Abate by

Feb 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $501 · Current $501

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 November 10, 2022.

Issued

Nov 10, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.  On or about October 21, 2022, at location 5545 N. Rosemary Dr., Appleton, Wisconsin: one employee was exposed to struck by hazards from falling tools and construction debris while removing old shingles thrown from the roof and a hard hat was not worn.

Issued

Nov 10, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 October 21, 2022, at location 5545 N. Rosemary 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

Nov 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,486 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 October 21, 2022, at location 5545 N. Rosemary Dr., Appleton, Wisconsin: employees were performing residential roofing activities without any form of conventional fall protection while exposed to fall hazards of approximately 10 feet to 23 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

Nov 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15):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:  On or about October 21, 2022, at location 5545 N. Rosemary Dr., Appleton, Wisconsin: one employee was performing residential roofing activities while being tied into one anchor point that was not properly secured to the roof.

Issued

Nov 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 October 21, 2022, at location 5545 N. Rosemary Dr., Appleton, Wisconsin: one employee was performing residential roofing activities with a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet  and did not attach their fall arrest components to a point near the center of their back.

Issued

Nov 10, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 October 21, 2022, at location 5545 N. Rosemary Dr., Appleton, Wisconsin: the employer did not develop and implement a fall protection training program to enable employees exposed to fall hazards during construction activities to recognize the hazards of falling and procedures to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.

Issued

Nov 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $1,989 Reduced

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 grabrail, 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 October 21, 2022, at location 5545 N. Rosemary Dr., Appleton, Wisconsin: employees were utilizing four metal extension ladders that did not extend three feet above the roof surface.  a) Ladder by door on the north side of garage used for access and egress did not extend three feet above the roof surface.  b)Ladder on the north side of front door used for access and egress did not extend three feet above the roof surface.  c)Ladder by the single garage door on the  east side used for access and egress did not extend three feet above the roof surface.  d)Ladder on the south side of garage used for access and egress did not extend three feet above the roof surface.