OSHA Inspection: CARLOS ALBARRAN DBA CARLOS ALBARRAN CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Sep 27, 2024

Penalty

Initial $26,616 · Current $26,616

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.  On or about July 24, 2024, Employees were exposed to fall hazards in approximately 18 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while employees were engaged in installing roof activities.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.  Carlos Albarran dba Carlos Albarran Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1442679, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 6, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 1106 Woodland Heights Blvd., Streamwood, IL. 60107.

Issued

Sep 27, 2024

Abate by

Oct 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.    On or about July 24, 2024, the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards in approximately 18 feet while performing roofing activities without using fall protection.   Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).