OSHA Inspection: THOMAS RAMIREZ

Issued

2023-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $2009.00

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 electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets.  On or about December 15, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees were framing a new hotel under construction without the use of hard hats while work was occurring directly above, exposing the employees to the hazard of being struck by falling debris, tools, and materials.

Issued

2023-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $2009.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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 December 15, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees were framing a new hotel under construction using a pneumatic nail gun without eye protection, exposing the employees to the hazard of being struck-by flying projectiles or debris.

Issued

2023-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $2009.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(2)(v): Fork-lifts were used to support scaffold platforms where the entire platform was not attached to the fork.  On or about December 15, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees used an unapproved personnel platform on a rough terrain forklift to attach boards to the exterior of the hotel under construction without the platform being secured to the forks, exposing employees to an all a hazard.

Issued

2023-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $4688.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.   On or about December 15, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees were framing a hotel under construction without fall protection, exposing the employees to the hazard of falling approximately 35 feet to the ground below.

Issued

2023-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $3349.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.602(c)(1)(ii): Modifications or additions affecting the safe operation of the equipment were made without the manufacturer's written approval:   On or about December 15, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees were operating a rough terrain forklift with a personnel platform that was not approved by the manufacturer for use, exposing employees to fall and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2023-01-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.602(d): Training did not consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace as required by paragraph 29 CFR 1910.178(l) AND AS REFERENCED BY THE NOTE CONTAINED IN 1926.602(d).  On or about December 15, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees were operating a rough terrain forklift without receiving training by the employer, exposing employees to fall and struck-by hazards.