OSHA Inspection: HENRY PINTO

Issued

May 12, 2023

Abate by

Jun 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1):It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a. On or about February 9, 2023, Henry Pinto located at 3414 Noreen Drive, Columbus, OH 43221: The employer did not initiate and maintain safety and health programs for employees  removing/installing roofing shingles, thereby exposing employees to the hazards  associated with performing roofing work such as but not limited to falls and struck-by.

Issued

May 12, 2023

Abate by

Jun 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.   a. On or about February 9, 2023, Henry Pinto located at 3414 Noreen Drive, Columbus, OH 43221: The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the work environment. Employees removing/installing roofing shingles were not provided training to recognize, control or eliminate hazards associated with, prior to performing roofing work. The following condition exposed employees to fall hazards between 7 and 19 feet and struck-by hazards.

Issued

May 12, 2023

Abate by

May 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall 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.   a. On or about February 9, 2023, Henry Pinto, LLC located at 3414 Noreen Drive, Columbus, OH 43221: The  employer did not ensure that roofers installing shingles using pneumatic nail guns wore eye protection thereby exposing them to struck-by hazards to the eyes.

Issued

May 12, 2023

Abate by

May 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." 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. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.   a. On or about February 9, 2023, Henry Pinto located at 3414 Noreen Drive, Columbus, OH 43221: The employer did not ensure employees engaged in residential construction activities six feet or more above lower level were protected from falls. Roofers were performing  re-roof activities at heights that varied from 7 to 19 feet without any form fall protection/prevention being used. The following condition exposed employees to falls of up to 19 feet.