OSHA Inspection: OMAR PEREZ GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Jan 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee use 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 December 21, 2023, employees engaged in residential roofing operations were exposed to eye injury hazards while operating an torch with open flame without eye/face protection  protection. Employer did not ensure that employees that were engaged in roofing constructions repairs were utilizing face protection.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,420 Reduced

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:  On or about December 21, 2023, Employees were exposed to fall hazards in approximately 20 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while employees were engaged in roof repair activities.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 26, 2024

Abate by

May 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 December 21, 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 20 feet while performing roof construction activities without using fall protection.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).