OSHA Inspection: RIGOBERTO RUIZ DBA DJ EXTERIORS INC.

Issued

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,074 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee use appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors or potentially injurious light radiation.  a) On or about October 2, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite, employees  were exposed to eye injury while operating a leaf blower to remove roofing debris without the benefit of eye protection.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(6)(i): Snaphooks were engaged directly to webbing, rope or wire rope:  a) On or about October 2,2024, at the above-referenced worksite, snaphooks were connected to the nylon webbing of body harnesses used for fall protection on pitched roof surfaces.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage points used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not  independent of any anchorage point being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee.  a) On October 2, 2024, at the above mentioned address; employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing work on an  existing residential building, while using anchorages that were not installed so they would be capable of supporting at least 5000 pounds per employee attached.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body belt was not located in the center of the wearer's back. The attachment point of the body harness was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head.  a) On or about October 2, 2024, at the above mentioned address, the employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately of 21.2 feet ground to eave while performing residential roofing work. Employees were connected to the fall protection lanyard at the nylon webbing at their hip.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Dec 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $32,265 · Current $15,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, nor were the employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b):   a) On or about October 2, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to fall hazards of  approximately 21.2 feet ground to eave while performing residential roofing work.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.