OSHA Inspection: MARGARITO CUAHUIZO AHUATL

Issued

Oct 30, 2023

Abate by

Nov 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,367 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):  On or about August 4, 2023, employees were exposed fall hazards and eye injuries while performing roofing activities and the employer did not ensure a competent person conducted frequent and regular inspections of the worksite and equipment to identify the workplace hazards.  MARGARITO CUAHUIZO AHUATL DBA AHUATL CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1500187, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1(b) AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON APRIL 8, 2021, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 612 N MAIN STREET, WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS 61571.

Issued

Oct 30, 2023

Abate by

Nov 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,367 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment was not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury:  On or about August 4, 2023, an employee was using a pneumatic air gun to install roofing material and the employer did not ensure safety glasses were worn by the employee.  MARGARITO CUAHUIZO AHUATL DBA AHUATL CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1500187, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1(b) AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON APRIL 8, 2021, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 612 N MAIN STREET, WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS 61571.

Issued

Oct 30, 2023

Abate by

Nov 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $25,781 · Current $9,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):  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, nor were other provisions of paragraph (b) of this section used to provide an alternative fall protection measure:  On or about August 4, 2023, employees were exposed to a fall hazard approximately 11 feet while performing construction activities including loading and installing plywood on a roof and a suitable fall protection system was not used.  MARGARITO CUAHUIZO AHUATL DBA AHUATL CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1500187, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON APRIL 8, 2021, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 612 N MAIN STREET, WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS 61571.  MARGARITO CUAHUIZO AHUATL DBA AHUATL CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1635846, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 21, 2023, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 902 SUNBURST LANE, WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS 61571.

Issued

Oct 30, 2023

Abate by

Nov 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,367 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:  On or about August 4, 2023, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet while ascending and descending an extension ladder to access the second story roof because the side rails did not extend at least three feet above the landing surface.  MARGARITO CUAHUIZO AHUATL DBA AHUATL CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1635846, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 21, 2023, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 902 SUNBURST LANE, WASHINGTON, ILLINOIS 61571.