OSHA Inspection: ORTIZ BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

2024-12-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1382.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a):Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  (a) On November 5th, 2024 employees were exposed to head injuries while working on the ground below framers on the roof.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2024-12-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2074.00 · Current $1037.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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 November 5th, 2024 and times prior, employees using a pneumatic nail gun to install roofing material were not wearing eye protection.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2024-12-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   (a) On November 5th, 2024, employees were exposed to falls of 15 feet to greater than 25 feet to the ground below while performing framing activities.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."