OSHA Inspection: MANUEL RODRIGUEZ DBA RODRIGUEZ CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $2,679

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.  On or about October 27, 2023, employees engaged in residential roofing operations were exposed to eye injury hazards while operating pneumatic nail guns without eye protection. Employer did not ensure that employees that were engaged in roofing installations activities utilizing pneumatic guns were utilizing safety glasses.     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 5, 2024

Abate by

Jan 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

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 October 27, 2023, the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards in approximately 24 feet while performing roof installation activities without using fall protection.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jan 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,375 · Current $9,375

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.    On or about October 27, 2023, Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 24 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.  The Manuel Rodriguez dba Rodriguez Construction  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number1633513, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 27, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 13619 W. Meathy Dr., Lockport, IL. 60491.