OSHA Inspection: SELVIN CARDONA

Issued

Oct 27, 2023

Abate by

Nov 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,683 · Current $3,683

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. Located at Lot 211, 171 Norland Drive, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147 : On or about  August 16, 2023, the employer failed to ensure the employees were wearing appropriate eye protection while operating pneumatic nail guns to frame a new build two story single family home.

Issued

Oct 27, 2023

Abate by

Nov 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,313 · Current $10,313

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. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  a. Located at Lot 211, 171 Norland Drive, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147 : On or about August 16, 2023, the employer failed to ensure the employees were protected from falling when performing framing work on a new build two story single family home. The employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 11 feet 11 inches from the first floor roof edge and approximately 20 feet 7 inches from the second floor roof edge to the ground below.  Selvin Cardona 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 1649768, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 8, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 3045 Lamptonridge Dr, Lot 57, Columbus, OH 43201.