OSHA Inspection: JUAN DE DIOS SILVAS

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.50(c):At this job site, the employer did not have a person who was certified in first aid training (which includes Basic First Aid and CPR) available to render first aid.  On or about May 19, 2023, the employer did not ensure that someone had a valid certificate in first-aid training or equivalent to provide medical services, exposing employees to the hazards associated with delayed medical treatment.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage points used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not independent of any anchorage point being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee.  On or about May 19, 2023, an employee was installing clay tiles to the roof of an apartment under construction while using a ventilation pipe as an anchor point without the capability of supporting 5,000lbs; exposing the employee to a fall hazard.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(16)(iii): Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, were not rigged such that an employee could not free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m) nor contact any lower level:  On or about May 19, 2023, an employee was installing clay tiles on the roof of an apartment building under construction at a height over 6 feet without adjusting the rope grab lanyard to limit free fall, exposing the employee to a fall hazard.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service.   On or about May 19, 2023, employees were installing clay tiles on the roof of the apartment complex under construction  without inspections being conducted on personal fall arrest systems, exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(2)(iii): The employer did not assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person in the correct use and operation of personal fall arrest equipment.  On or about May 19, 2023, and times prior thereto, employees were not trained on installing personal fall protection systems such as, but not limited to, anchors and adjusting rope grab lanyards to prevent contact with ground, exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph 29 CFR 1910.178(l):  29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l) AND AS REFERENCED BY THE NOTE CONTAINED IN 1926.602(d).  On or about May 19, 2023, a forklift operator was moving material to the roof of an apartment building under construction without receiving training, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(ii): Modifications or additions which affect the capacity or safe operation of the equipment were made without the manufacturer's written approval.   On or about May 19, 2023, a forklift operator was using a job-made wooden trash box to move material to the roof of an apartment building under construction without the manufacturer's written approval, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(d)(1): The employer did not provide personnel protective equipment, at no cost, to the employees.   On or about May 19, 2023, two employees were required to pay for  to personal fall arrest systems.