OSHA Inspection: TOMAZS WOJTAS DBA TOMASZ WOJTAS CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2023-08-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $1406.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, employees shall be protected by protective helmets:  On or about June 30, 2023, Employees were not wearing a protective helmet where there was a possible danger of head injury from falling objects. Employees were engaged in roofing installation and roof tear-off activities in upper level and exposed ground employees to struck by hazards from falling objects.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2023-08-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $3282.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

9 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:  On or about June 30, 2023, Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 16 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while employees were engaged in roof installation activities.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2023-08-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $1406.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  On or about June 30, 2023, the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 16 feet while performing roofing activities on a residential structure without using fall protection.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c)