OSHA Inspection: FEDERICO ESTRADA JR

Issued

Aug 9, 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 unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure.   (a):  On or about April 30, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees were utilizing a fall protection system as required.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards while working approximately 18.2 feet above the lower level and engaged in roofing activities.

Issued

Aug 9, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,148 · Current $0 Reduced

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.  (a): On or about April 30, 2024, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work and the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize fall hazards, and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).