OSHA Inspection: FILIPE ROBLES

Issued

Jan 16, 2025

Abate by

Feb 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $398 · Current $398

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1):Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.  The employer did not certify abatement of citation 1 item 1b within 10 calendar days of October 29, 2024 as required.

Issued

Sep 30, 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 September 12, 2024, at a worksite located at 615 West 11th Avenue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, employees of Filipe Robles were performing residential roofing activities with no form of conventional fall protection while exposed to fall hazards of over 19 feet.

Issued

Sep 30, 2024

Abate by

Oct 29, 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 September 12, 2024, at a worksite located at 615 West 11th Avenue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, employees of Filipe Robles were exposed to fall hazards and did not have written certification of training while exposed to fall hazards of over 19 feet.

Issued

Sep 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as follows:  On or about September 12, 2024, at a worksite located at 615 West 11th Avenue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, employees of Filipe Robles were performing residential roofing activities and were not utilizing a designed anchor point capable of supporting 5000lbs while exposed to fall hazards of over 19 feet.