OSHA Inspection: VALENTIN PEREZ-SILVA

Issued

Jan 24, 2025

Abate by

Feb 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $2,128 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  (a) On or about December 14, 2024, at the jobsite located at Lot #46 West Middlebrooke Road, Margaret; the employer did not maintain an accident prevention program to comply with the regulations of this part, which included, but were not limited to, fall protection when exposed to, but not limited to, fall hazards associated with residential roofing installation operations.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 24, 2025

Abate by

Feb 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2):The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person (i.e., a person who is capable of identifying exist.  (a) On or about December 14, 2024, at the jobsite located at Lot #46 West Middlebrooke Road, Margaret, AL; the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that they did not initiate and maintain frequent and regular inspections before performing work such as, but not limited to, residential roofing installation operations.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 24, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $2,128 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 or about December 14, 2024, at the jobsite located at Lot #46 West Middlebrooke Road, Margaret, AL; employee(s) operated handheld pneumatic nailers  while securing asphalt shingles to the roof of a residential structure.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 24, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $2,128 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:   (a) On or about December 14, 2024, at the jobsite located at Lot #46 West Middlebrooke Road, Margaret, AL;  employee(s) applied roofing shingles without being protected from falls while working on the roof at the side of the residential structure.  (b) On or about December 14, 2024, at the jobsite located at Lot #46 West Middlebrooke Road, Margaret, AL;  employee(s)  applied roofing shingles without being protected from falls while working on the roof at the front of the residential structure.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 24, 2025

Abate by

Feb 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  (a) On or about December 14, 2024, at he jobsite located at Lot #46 West Middlebrooke Road, Margaret, AL;  employees engaged in  roofing activities working at heights over 6 feet without fall protection had not been trained.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 24, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $2,128 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  (a) On or about December 14, 2024, at the jobsite located at  Lot #46 West Middlebrooke Road , Margaret, AL; employee(s) utilized  an extension ladder to access the roof without extending the ladder 3 feet or more above the landing surface.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 24, 2025

Abate by

Feb 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards:  (a) On or about December 14, 2024, at the jobsite located at Lot #46 West Middlebrooke Road, Margaret, AL; employees engaged in  roofing activities that use ladders to access roofs did not receive ladder safety training from their employer.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).