OSHA Inspection: OSWALDO RAMOS

Issued

Feb 20, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $2,270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(7):On scaffolds where platforms were overlapped to create a long platform, the overlap did not occur only over supports, and/or was less than 12 inches (30 cm) when the platforms were not nailed together or otherwise restrained to prevent movement.  a) New residential construction located at 50 Rocaway Drive South, Dawsonville, GA 30534, Side of Structure: On or about February 5, 2026, employees were observed working from a scaffold platform that was improperly constructed. The platform was secured using a red and black ratchet strap, and the planking was not spaced at least 12 inches apart, creating an unstable and non-compliant working surface. Employees using this scaffold as a work platform were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 13 feet, 7 inches to the lower ground level.

Issued

Feb 20, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $2,270

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) New residential construction located at 50 Rocaway Drive South, Dawsonville, GA 30534, Side of Structure: On or about 02/05/2026, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately 13-feet, 7-inches to the lower ground level, in that a fall protection system was not provided to employees engaged in siding installation activities using a pump jack scaffold system.

Issued

Feb 20, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $2,270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m)  or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b), nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502:   a) New residential construction located at 50 Rocaway Drive South, Dawsonville, GA 30534, Roof: On or about 02/05/2026, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately 10-feet, 2-inches to the lower level, in that a fall protection system was not provided to employees engaged in siding activities.