OSHA Inspection: SERGIO SANTOS HERNANDEZ CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3250.00 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 or about August 23, 2024, the employer failed to protect employees from fall hazards, while conducting roof work on a residential apartment complex with a 4-12 pitch roof in that the employer did not properly utilize a fall protection system exposing employees to a fall height of 22'.

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(2):The employer shall assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the following areas:        (iii): The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used;  a.) On or about August 23, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that employees performing roof work were adequately trained in the proper operation of personal fall arrest systems. Specifically, the employer did not provide training on the correct procedures for wearing body harnesses, attaching to butterfly anchor points, and ensuring the proper use of fall protection equipment. As a result of this failure, employees were exposed to a 22-foot fall hazard.

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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.  a.) On or about August 23, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that a Werner ladder used to gain access to a roof was extended at least 3' above the roofs surface for employees to preform roofing work and as a result employees were exposed to a 22' fall hazard.