OSHA Inspection: GERSON ALEJANDRO PORTILLO

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) On or about December 17, 2024, at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, Northside, an employee was using a damaged electrical extension cord with exposed conductors, putting employees at risk of electric shock.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20-ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection.  a) On or about December 17, 2024, at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, third floor, were operating electrical equipment such as Bosch RH 745 Rotary Hammer that was not protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter exposing them to a shock hazard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(b)(2): In energized installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a) On or about December 17, 2024, at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, third floor, were operating electrical equipment such as a rotary hammer that was plugged into outlets that were missing faceplates, exposing them to a shock hazard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(b)(1): Platform(s) on all working levels of scaffolds, were not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and guardrail supports such that the space between adjacent units, and the space between the platform and the uprights  a) On or about December 17, 2024; at 2504 41st NW side of the building (northside); employees engaged in masonry work were observed working on a scaffold system that the working platform was not fully planked exposing them to a 15-foot fall to ground level.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(f)(7): Scaffolds were not erected, moved, dismantled, or altered by trained and experienced employees under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling, or alteration; Such activities were not performed only by experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person.  a) On or about December 17, 2024, employees engaged in masonry work at 2504 41st NW side of the building (northside). The employer failed to ensure that a competent person evaluated the scaffold system and understood potential hazards, including fall risks and the proper construction of the working platform. This exposed employees to an estimated 17-foot fall.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.  a) On or about December 17, 2024, at 2504 41st NW side of the building (northside); employees engaged in masonry were observed working on a scaffold system without fall protection that would protect them from falling 17 feet to the ground level, such as railing and/or a full body harness.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(4)(i): Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms before being released for use by employees other than erection/dismantling crews:  a) On or about December 17, 2024, at 2504 41st NW side of the building (northside), employees engaged in masonry construction were exposed to a 17-foot fall while working on the supported scaffold, which was not properly guarded with a railing along the open ends.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(h)(2)(ii):A toeboard was not erected along the edge of platforms more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower levels for a distance sufficient to protect employees below:Note:  This requirement does not apply to float (ship) scaffolds where an edging of 3/4 inch x 1 1/2 inch (2 x 4 cm) wood or equivalent was used in lieu of toeboards.  a) On or about December 17, 2025 side of the building northside of the residential project; the working platforms of the scaffold system had no toe-boards to prevent masonry tools or materials from falling and striking the employee working on the ground.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

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 or about December 17, 2024, at 2504 41st NW side of the building (northside), employees engaged in demolition work at the outer walls, windows etc. were unprotected from falling 20 feet to the ground.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.701(b):Reinforcing steel. All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and into which employees could fall, shall be guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement.  a) On or about December 17, 2024, at 2504 41st NW side of the building (northside), employees engaged in masonry construction were exposed to an impalement hazard while working near exposed rebar.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

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 17, 2024; at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, westside back of site, employees engaged in framing activities were using an extension ladder that was extended 2 feet above the landing exposing them to exposing to an estimated 20-foot fall while accessing the work area or the ladder.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(8):Ladders placed in a location where they could be displaced by workplace activities or traffic, such as in passageways, doorways, or driveways, were not secured to prevent accidental displacement, nor was a barricade used to keep the activities or traffic away from the ladder.  a)  On or about December 17, 2024; at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, westside back of site, employees engaged in framing activities were using an extension ladder that was not secured exposing them to displacement while using it to access work area; exposing to an estimated 20-foot fall.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(15):Ladders were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after an occurrence that could affect their safe use:  a)  On or about December 17, 2024; at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, westside back of site, employees engaged in framing activities were using an extension ladder that was not inspected by a competent person that can recognize the hazards associated with the ladders such as placement of the ladder, securing, damaged assessment and how to abate those conditions. Those conditions existed at the location and exposed the employees to an estimated fall of 20 feet while using the ladder to access the work area.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(16):Portable ladder(s) with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components  a) On or about December 17, 2024; at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, westside back of site, employees engaged in framing activities were using an extension ladder in the rungs were damaged exposing to an estimated 20-foot fall while accessing the work area or the ladder.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.