OSHA Inspection: LOS TRES HERMANOS CONTRACTORS LLC

Issued

2024-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4034.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8m) or more above lower levels were protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system:  a) 778 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda NY - On or about 10/3/24, multiple employees were observed going outside the warning line to perform work near the edge of the roof  and also outside the warning line, at the edge of the roof, talking to employees on the ground. The employer did not ensure that employee(s) engaged in roofing activities outside the warning line to perform work near the edge of the roof were protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system from a fall of approximately 19' to the ground below.  b)  778 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda NY - On or about 10/3/24, an employee was observed kneeling down working at the edge of the roof on the Kingston Avenue side of the building. The employer did not ensure that employee(s) engaged in roofing activities outside the warning line to perform work near the edge of the roof were protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system from a fall of approximately 19' to the ground below.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4034.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(h)(1)(ii):  The safety monitor did not warn the employee when it appeared that the employee was unaware of a fall hazard or was acting in an unsafe manner:  a) 778 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda NY - On or about 10/3/24, multiple employees were observed going outside the warning line to perform work near the edge of the roof  and also outside the warning line, at the edge of the roof, talking to employees on the ground.  These employees, who were exposed to a fall of approximately 19' to the ground below, were not protected by any type of fall protection system and the safety monitor did not warn the employees when it appeared that the employee was unaware of a fall hazard or was acting in an unsafe manner.  b)  778 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda NY - On or about 10/3/24, an employee was observed kneeling down working at the edge of the roof on the Kingston Avenue side of the building. This employee, who was exposed to a fall of approximately 19' to the ground below, was not protected by any type of fall protection system and the safety monitor did not warn the employees when it appeared that the employee was unaware of a fall hazard or was acting in an unsafe manner.  c) 778 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda NY - On or about 10/3/24, an employee was observed pulling a cart with his back to the edge of the roof, and pushing against the warning line. This employee, who was exposed to a fall of approximately 19' to the ground below, was not protected by any type of fall protection system and the safety monitor did not warn the employees when it appeared that the employee was unaware of a fall hazard or was acting in an unsafe manner.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(h)(1)(iv): The employer does not ensure that the safety monitor is close enough to communicate orally with the employee:  a) 778 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda NY - On or about 10/3/24, an employee designated as a safety monitor was not positioned in such a way that he could communicate verbally or orally with employees outside of the warning line.  Employees performing work were on two sides of the building's roof which is 31,000 square feet.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4034.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1):The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section (fall protection training) by preparing a written certification record which contained 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:  a)  778 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda NY - On or about 10/3/24, the employer did not prepare a written certification verifying that employees had been trained in hazards related to falls from elevation.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED