OSHA Inspection: JAIME T RUIZ

Issued

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Accident Prevention Responsibilities. 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 August 2, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that adequate frequent and regular inspections of the job site were conducted. As a result, one employee performing framing and waterproofing work without a fall protection system was exposed to a fall hazard of 10'1''.

Issued

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $0.00 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.  a) On August 2, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees were utilizing a fall protection system while conducting framing and waterproofing work on a newly constructed residential structure. One employee was exposed to a potential fall height measured to be 10'1''.