OSHA Inspection: PINTO CONTRACTING SERVICES LLC

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jul 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,323 · Current $5,323

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.    a) On March 11, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that an extension ladder used for roof access to the left of the garage extended at least 36 inches above the upper landing surface. As a result, employees were exposed to a fall hazard from a height greater than 11 feet to the ground below.

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jul 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,646 · Current $10,646

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b) Accident Prevention Responsibilities: (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 March 11, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that frequent and regular inspections of the job site were conducted. As a result, eight employees performing roofing work without a fall protection system were exposed to a fall hazard in excess of 11' on an 8/12 pitch roof.     Pinto Contracting Services LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1671279, citation number 1,  item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 09/18/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 524 W Broadway, Tipp City, OH 45371.

Issued

May 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,646 · Current $10,646

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 March 11, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that employees were utilizing a fall protection system while conducting roofing work on a residential structure. As a result, employees were exposed to a fall hazard at a height greater than 11' on an 8/12 pitch roof.    Pinto Contracting Services LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1671279, citation number 1,  item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 09/18/2023, with respect to a workplace located at 524 W Broadway, Tipp City, OH 45371.