OSHA Inspection: MARTIN HERNANDEZ

Issued

Aug 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $2,679

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) Residential structure located at 5980 Partners Pass, Cumming, GA 30028. On or about 06-02-2023, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards while operating pneumatic nail guns, in that protective eyewear was not provided while employees used these tools at 130 PSI engaged in roofing activities.

Issued

Aug 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

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) Residential structure located at 5980 Partners Pass, Cumming, GA 30028. On or about 06-02-2023, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards at approximately 20-feet, 4 inches to the lower ground level, in that a fall protection system was not provided to employees engaged in roofing activities.