OSHA Inspection: HERNANDEZ AND SONS CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $3,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.  a) On or about February 9, 2024, the employer did not conduct frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite.  As a result, employees working on a residential roof were exposed to fall hazards greater than 12 feet without utilizing a fall protection system.

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $0 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 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) On or about February 9, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees, conducting roofing work on a residential roof, were protected from falling by utilizing a fall protection system.  As a result, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 12 feet.

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  a) On or about February 9, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that each employee exposed to a fall hazard was trained on the hazards of falling and the procedures to minimalize hazards in the work area.  As a result, employees were exposed to fall hazards greater than 12 feet while performing residential roofing work.