OSHA Inspection: VICENTE CAAL CU

Issued

Jan 6, 2026

Abate by

Jan 26, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $2,838

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under paragraph (d) of this section are identical to those set forth at paragraph (l) of 29 CFR 1910.178:   29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).  a) Located at Lot 80 Burgstaller Ct, Grove City, OH 43123: On and about November 19, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the operator of the Genie GTH 105 all-terrain forklift had received training and evaluation prior to operating the lift to position sheathing onto the roof of a new construction home.

Issued

Jan 6, 2026

Abate by

Jan 26, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $3,972

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.  a) Located at Lot 80 Burgstaller Ct, Grove City, OH 43123: On or about November 19, 2025, the employer did not conduct frequent and regular inspections of the job site. As a result, employees were exposed to fall hazards greater than 30 feet and struck-by hazards while performing residential construction.

Issued

Jan 6, 2026

Abate by

Jan 26, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,405 · Current $3,405

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses 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) Located at Lot 80 Burgstaller Court, Grove City, OH 43123: On or about November 19, 2025, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from eye hazards while using a pneumatic nailer and an electric circular saw to install framing during residential construction.

Issued

Jan 6, 2026

Abate by

Jan 26, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $3,972

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 unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure.   a) Located at Lot 80 Burgstaller Ct, Grove City, OH 43123: On or about November 19, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees framing two-story home were protected from falling by a fall protection system. As a result, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of greater than 30 feet while performing residential construction.

Issued

Jan 6, 2026

Abate by

Jan 26, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $3,972

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  a) Located at Lot 80 Burgstaller Ct, Grove City, OH 43123: On or about November 19, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that each employee exposed to a fall hazard were trained on the hazards of falling and the procedures to minimize the hazards in the work area. As a result, employees were exposed to fall hazards greater than 30 feet while performing residential construction.

Issued

Jan 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $3,972

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  a) Located at Lot 80 Burgstaller Ct, Grove City, OH 43123: On or about November 19, 2025, the employer did not ensure the ladder's side rails extended 3 feet above the landing surface nor was the ladder secured with a grasping device for employees who accessed the roof of the residential home. Employees utilized a 6 foot A-Frame ladder that was not extended beyond the roof's surface, exposing employees to a fall height of more than 8 feet.

Issued

Jan 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $3,972

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step.  a) Located at Lot 80 Burgstaller Ct, Grove City, OH 43123: the employer did not ensure employees did not use the top of a portable ladder while accessing the roof of a two-story residential home while framing. Employees stood on the top step of a Little Giant 6 foot A-Frame ladder to access the roof, exposing employees to a fall height of greater than 6 feet.