OSHA Inspection: WALTER ALDANA

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,009 · Current $2,009

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.  On or about October 19, 2023, employees used a pneumatic nail gun and power saw to cut and install wood materials to a residential home under new construction without wearing eye protection, exposing the employees to the hazard of being struck in the eye(s) by flying debris or projectiles.

Issued

Oct 20, 2023

Abate by

Nov 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Employee(s) engaged in residential construction 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems nor was an alternative fall protection plan which meets the requirements of 1926.502(k) developed and implemented.  On or about October 19, 2023, employees were framing a residential home under construction without the use of a fall protection system, exposing the employees to a hazard of falling approximately twenty eight feet to the ground.