OSHA Inspection: EL LEON SIDING LLC

Issued

Dec 30, 2025

Abate by

Feb 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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 August 14, 2025, and at times prior, two employees installing siding were exposed to fall hazards greater than 10 ft while working on a pump jack scaffold. The employer failed to ensure a competent person constructed the scaffold. The scaffold had two open sides on the ends of the platform and no bracing at the bottom of the scaffold. The scaffold was utilized at least 20 feet in the air.  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 30, 2025

Abate by

Feb 5, 2026

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.   a.) On or about August 14, 2025, and at times prior, two employees installing siding were exposed to fall hazards greater than 10 feet while working on a pump jack scaffold. The employer failed to ensure employees were protected from falls by installing guardrail systems along all open sides, including the ends of the platform. The two sides were left open.  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 30, 2025

Abate by

Feb 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.452(j)(2): Poles were not secured to the structure by rigid triangular bracing or equivalent at the bottom, top, and other points as necessary.  a)  On or about August 14, 2025, employees were exposed to fall hazards in that, pump jack poles were not secured at the bases to prevent movement.  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 30, 2025

Abate by

Feb 5, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,008 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 or about August 14, 2025, one employee was framing and was exposed to fall hazards greater than 6 feet while balancing on a single beam of the building's frame. The employer failed to ensure employees were protected from falls by having employees utilize a fall protection system or guardrails.  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").