OSHA Inspection: FRANCISCO FRIAS

Issued

Sep 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,210 · Current $1,547 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a):  Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  a) On or about July 27, 2023, an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards from falling tools and materials when he worked from the ground without wearing head protection.

Issued

Sep 27, 2023

Abate by

Oct 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,893 · Current $4,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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 July 27, 2023, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating nail guns without wearing eye protection.   b) On or about July 27, 2023, an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a Makita (5007F) circular saw without wearing eye protection.   Francisco Frias was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard  1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1562996, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on February 22, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1710 Hartford Mills Lane, League City, Texas.

Issued

Sep 27, 2023

Abate by

Oct 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,313 · Current $7,216 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  a) On or about July 27, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 11.1-feet and greater when they worked on the roof of a house without tying off.  Francisco Frias was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1562996, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on February 22, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1710 Harford Mills Lane, League City, Texas.