OSHA Inspection: DIEGO VELAZQUEZ

Issued

2023-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $376.00 · Current $376.00

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.  a) The employer failed to submit certification of abatement within 10 calendar days of the abatement date for Citation 1 Item 1, Citation 1 Item 2, Citation 1 Item 3, Citation 1 Item 4, Citation 1 Item 5 and Citation 1 Item 6.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED PER 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2023-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $376.00 · Current $376.00

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.  (a) The employer failed to submit documentation of abatement within 10 days of the abatement date for Citation 1 Item 1, Citation 1 Item 2, Citation 1 Item 3, Citation 1 Item 4, Citation 1 Item 5 and Citation 1 Item 6.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED PER 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 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.  a) On or about February 8, 2023, two workers engaged with framing a residential high slope roof (6/12) were observed utilizing a pneumatic nail machine without eye or face protection. The workers were not protected from flying particles and/or nails exposing employees to eye injuries and injuries/illnesses associated with flying particles and/or nails.

Issued

2023-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $4688.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): Each 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 system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):  a)  On or about February 8, 2023, CSHOs observed two workers framing a residential high slope pitch (6/12) roof at heights greater than 6ft (1.8m) without fall protection.

Issued

2023-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $3349.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a) On or about February 8, 2023, individuals exposed to fall hazards while framing a residential high slope roof were not trained on how to recognize and mitigate those fall hazards.

Issued

2023-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $3349.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  a) On or about February 8, 2023, employees engaged in framing a residential high slope roof (6/12) did not have the ladder utilized for accessing the roof at least 3ft above the upper landing surface when the ladders length allowed for such placement.

Issued

2023-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $2679.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(9):The area around the top and/or bottom of (a) ladder(s) was not kept clear:  a) On or about February 8, 2023, individuals utilizing the portable extension ladder to access the upper landing surface were doing so with the bottom of the ladders not free of debris.

Issued

2023-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $3349.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1060(a):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.  a) On or about February 8, 2023, the individuals on site were not familiar with the OSHA ladder standards and requirements held within.