OSHA Inspection: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ

Issued

May 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,148 · Current $4,148

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 May 13, 2024, at an establishment located at 503 Superior Avenue in Oconto, Wisconsin, two employees of Miguel Rodriguez were performing residential roofing activities utilizing pneumatic nail guns to install asphalt shingles with no form of eye protection being exposed to flying particles.

Issued

May 24, 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 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.  On or about May 13, 2024, at an establishment located at 503 Superior Avenue in Oconto, Wisconsin, two employees of Miguel Rodriguez were performing residential roofing activities with no form of conventional fall protection while exposed to fall hazards of 10 feet 10 inches and greater.

Issued

May 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

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.  On or about May 13, 2024, at an establishment located at 503 Superior Avenue in Oconto, Wisconsin, two employees of Miguel Rodriguez were utilizing ladders that were not extended 3 feet above the upper landing surface being exposed to fall hazards of over 10 feet 10 inches.