OSHA Inspection: GAMEZ CONSTRUCTION, INC. DBA GC GAMEZ CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jan 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $1,340 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 November 08, 2022,  employees engaged in residential roofing operations were exposed to struck by hazards while operating pneumatic nail guns without eye protection.  No abatement is required for this citation item.

Issued

Jan 27, 2023

Abate by

Mar 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $2,344 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.   On or about November 8, 2022 employees engaged in roofing activities were exposed to falls of approximately 9 feet or more above ground level while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing activities.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jan 27, 2023

Abate by

Feb 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $1,675 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 November 08, 2022 employees are exposed to falls while using a ladder that is not extended 3 feet above the roof line while working on roofing a new construction dwelling.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Jan 27, 2023

Abate by

Mar 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1):The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain 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. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  On or about November 08, 2022 On or about October 20, 2022 the employer failed to certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 11eet while performing roofing activities on a residential structure without using fall protection.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)