OSHA Inspection: LUIS MONTIEL ROMERO

Issued

Dec 12, 2024

Abate by

Jan 13, 2025

Penalty

Initial $388 · Current $388

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1): The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  The employer has not provided the Agency with abatement certification documentation demonstrating the corrective actions taken to abate the training deficiencies identified in citation 1-1(b) of this inspection with respect to a worksite located at 355 East State Street in Iola, Wisconsin.

Issued

Oct 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,457 · Current $3,457

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.   On or about October 9, 2024, at an establishment located at 355 East State Street in Iola, Wisconsin, employees of Luis Romero were performing residential roofing activities with no form of conventional fall protection while exposed to fall hazards of over 17 feet.   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.

Issued

Oct 11, 2024

Abate by

Nov 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  On or about October 9, 2024, at an establishment located at 355 East State Street in Iola, Wisconsin, employees of Luis Romero were exposed to fall hazards and did not receive fall protection training prior to being exposed to fall hazards of over 17 feet.