OSHA Inspection: GILDARDO FRAMING, LLC

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,420 · Current $4,420

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) New residential construction located on lot# 183, 12123 Conrad Circle, Lovejoy, Ga 30250: On or about May 18, 2023 and at times prior, employer exposed employees to eye injuries, in that the employer has not provided employees with eye protection while operating pneumatic guns while conducting framing activities.

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Abate by

Oct 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,210 · Current $2,210

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.306(a)(2)(ii):All safety valves were not constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII Edition 1968.  a) New residential construction located on lot# 183, 12123 Conrad Circle, Lovejoy, Ga 30250: On or about May 18, 2023 and at times prior, employer exposed employees to air hazards, in that the employer did not provide properly sealed pressure valves.

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Abate by

Oct 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,210 · Current $2,210

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.306(b)(3)(i):Air receivers were not equipped with an indicating pressure gage (so located as to be readily visible) and with one or more spring-loaded safety valves.  a) New residential construction located on lot# 183, 12123 Conrad Circle, Lovejoy, Ga 30250: On or about May 18, 2023 and at times prior, employer exposed employees to eye injuries, in that the employer has not provided employees clear visual identifications for pressure gauges on air compressor.

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,683 · Current $3,683

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.  a) New residential construction located on lot# 183, 12123 Conrad Circle, Lovejoy, Ga 30250: On or about May 18, 2023 and at times prior, employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that the employer did not provide fall protection for employees working on activates greater than 6 feet above lower level.

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,947 · Current $2,947

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  a) New residential construction located on lot# 183, 12123 Conrad Circle, Lovejoy, Ga 30250: On or about May 18, 2023 and at times prior, employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that the only ladder used to access the upper landing was extended 2 feet.