OSHA Inspection: SANDOVAL FRAMERS INCORPORATED

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,063 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):  On or about 02/08/2023, the employer did not maintain jobsite inspections that were performed by a person competent to ensure employees were not exposed to fall hazards, struck-by hazards, and fire hazards while performing construction operations.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $2,322 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not 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 02/08/2023, the employer did not ensure that eye protective equipment was used when employees were exposed to eye injury while using pneumatic nail guns.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $2,322 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:   On or about 02/08/2023, the employer did not ensure that head protective equipment was used when:  A.  Workers were exposed to impact hazards when they were handing decking material overhead to workers on the roof.    B.  Workers were exposed to impact hazards of falling material and/or tools when working under workers on the roof above.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,063 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i): A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, was not provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof:   On or about 02/08/2023, the employer did not ensure that a fire extinguisher was provided for each 3,000 square feet of the building.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(iv): One or more fire extinguishers, rated not less than 2A, were not provided on each floor:     On or about 02/08/2023, the employer did not ensure that a fire extinguisher was provided on each floor of the building.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(vi): A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, was not provided within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas were being used on the jobsite:  On or about 02/08/2023, the employer did not ensure that a fire extinguisher was provided within fifty (50) feet of where flammable liquids (gasoline) was being used.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,063 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(f)(1): Fire walls and exit stairways, required for the completed buildings, were not given construction priority. Fire doors, with automatic closing devices, were not hung on openings as soon as practicable:  On or about 02/08/2023, the employer did not ensure that stairways were given construction priority.  While performing framing operations on a three (3) story commercial building, employees were using single ladders to access/exit upper levels.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,063 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.152(a)(2): Flammable or combustible liquids were stored in area(s) normally used for the safe passage of people:  On or about 02/08/2023, the employer did not ensure that exit pathways were kept clear of flammable liquids, such as gasoline. At the first flood exit, there was approximately fifteen (15) gallons of gasoline stored at the exit doorway.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,063 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:  On or about 02/08/2023, the employer did not ensure that employees working in the basket of a JLG 860SJ aerial lift were connected into the boom or basket by use of a fall protection lanyard.   Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately twenty (20) feet.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,063 Reduced

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 02/08/2023, the employer did not ensure that fall protection was implemented for employees performing framing operations on a commercial building.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling up to  approximately thirty (30) feet.

Issued

May 9, 2023

Abate by

Jun 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,063 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a)(2): Neither a double-cleated ladder nor two or more separate ladders were provided, when a ladder served simultaneous two-way traffic:   On or about 02/08/2023, the employer did not ensure that a double-cleated ladder or multiple ladders were used when the ladder served as the only means to get up/down to the upper levels.