OSHA Inspection: MAICON AVILA

Issued

May 11, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $0 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:  691 Chester St., Worcester, MA: On or about April 24, 2023, 4 employees were observed roofing this residence  using pneumatic powered nail guns and 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.

Issued

May 11, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): 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:  691 Chester St., Worcester, MA: On or about April 24, 2023, 4 employees were observed roofing this residence  with unprotected sides and edges greater than 21 feet at the front of the residence and 8 feet on the rear outbuilding above the next lower level and the employees  were not protected by either guard rails, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems exposing them to fall from height hazards.  Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d) (1).

Issued

May 11, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer did provide a training program for each employee who are exposed to fall hazards:  691 Chester St., Worcester, MA: On or about April 24, 2023, 4 employees who are exposed to fall hazards as part of their job duties  as roofers had not been provided any fall protection training by the employer.

Issued

May 11, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1):The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record:  691 Chester St., Worcester, MA: On or about April 24, 2023, the employer had not prepared a written certification record of fall protection training which included the name or other identity of the person trained,  the signature of the person trained, date(s) the training was completed and the signature of the person who conducted the training. for his  workers employed as roofers, who are exposed to fall hazards .

Issued

May 11, 2023

Abate by

Jul 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $1,984 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(12):Ladders did not  have nonconductive side rails when they were used where the employee or the ladder could contact exposed energized electrical equipment:  691 Chester St., Worcester, MA: On or about April 24, 2023, an employee was observed climbing down an aluminum extension ladder that was within 3 feet of the residences electric service drop wires, which were energized.