OSHA Inspection: MICHAEL E RIVERA HERNANDEZ

Issued

2023-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employee was not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects:  A) 36 Tappen St Avenel, NJ 07001  Two employees working on the ground level below the roofing crew were not protected from falling materials. The exposed employee could be subjected to head trauma from falling materials and tools from employee working above on roof.   Occurred on or about 12/21/22

Issued

2023-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee was using eye protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.  A) 36 Tappen St Avenel, NJ 07001  5 employees  engaged in residential roofing  work in which they were operating a pneumatic nail guns and circular saws without any means of eye protection.  Occurred on or about 12/21/22

Issued

2023-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system or personal fall arrest systems:  A) 36 Tappen St Avenel, NJ 07001  Five employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 14'8'' while performing residential roofing activities without any fall protection.  Occurred on or about 12/21/22

Issued

2023-04-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1):The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section (fall protection training) by preparing a written certification record which contained 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:  A)36 Tappen St Avenel, NJ 07001  The employer did not ensure, through a written certification, that employees had been adequately trained in the hazards associated with falls and the proper ways and procedures to take in order to minimize the hazards.  Condition noted on or about 12/21/22