OSHA Inspection: JOSE ALOSO MARIA CALZADA

Issued

2024-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1659.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.  On or about July 18, 2024, at an establishment located at 110 E Parkway Blvd in Appleton, Wisconsin, an employee was exposed to struck by hazards from falling tools and construction debris while removing old shingles thrown from the roof and hard hats were not worn.

Issued

2024-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1659.00 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.  On or about July 18, 2024, at an establishment located at 110 E Parkway Blvd in Appleton, Wisconsin, employees of Maria's Construction were exposed to fall hazards over 9 feet 1 inch.

Issued

2024-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2074.00 · Current $0.00 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.  On or about July 18, 2024, at an establishment located at 110 E Parkway Blvd in Appleton, Wisconsin, employees of Maria's Construction were exposed to fall hazards and did not have written certification of training while exposed to fall hazards of over 9 feet 1 inch.