OSHA Inspection: EDGAR MERINO DBA EDGAR MERINO

Issued

Mar 28, 2024

Abate by

May 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $388 · Current $388

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1):The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  Edgar Merino dba Edgar Merino. failed to submit documents to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date verifying  that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:  Citation Number                      Item  Number                 Abatement Date 01                                                    01                                       02/16/2024 01                                                    02                                       02/16/2024 01                                                    03                                       02/16/2024  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jan 26, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $2,765

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 December 20, 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.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jan 26, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

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 20, 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 installation and activities.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jan 26, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,457 · Current $3,457

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 20, 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 installation activities without using fall protection.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).