OSHA Inspection: TAPIA EXTERIOR REMODELING INC.

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,750 Reduced

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:  On or about May 9, 2025 , Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 10 feet while engaged in residential construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while employees were engaged in roofing activities.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 11, 2025

Abate by

Nov 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,128 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain 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. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.    On or about May 9, 2025, the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 10 feet while performing roofing activities without using fall protection.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.