OSHA Inspection: ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ ESPINOZA DBA ESPINOZA ROOFING DBA ALEJANDRO ESPINOZA ROOFING

Issued

Jun 12, 2026

Abate by

Jul 7, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $4,256

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 21, 2026, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work and the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize fall hazards, and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jun 12, 2026

Penalty

Initial $17,023 · Current $17,023

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.  On or about May 21, 2026, employees were exposed to eye injuries while engaged in residential construction activities operating a pneumatic nail gun. Eye protection was not being utilized while employees engaged in roofing activities.  Alejandro Sanchez Espinoza DBA Espinoza Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1684391, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on October 24, 2025, with respect to a workplace located at 1005 Reimann Ave, Sandwich, IL 60548.  Alejandro Sanchez Espinoza DBA Espinoza Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1730478, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on May 24, 2024, with respect to a workplace located at 718 Bridge, Yorkville, IL 60560.  Alejandro Sanchez Espinoza DBA Espinoza Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1669888, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on August 14, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 513 W. Center St, Sandwich, IL 60548.

Issued

Jun 12, 2026

Penalty

Initial $29,790 · Current $29,790

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 21, 2026, employees were exposed to falls of up to approximately 18 feet above ground level while engaged in residential construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing activities.  Alejandro Sanchez Espinoza DBA Espinoza Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1669888, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on August 14, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 513 W. Center St, Sandwich, IL 60548.  Alejandro Sanchez Espinoza DBA Espinoza Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1730478, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on May 24, 2024, with respect to a workplace located at 718 Bridge, Yorkville, IL 60560.  Alejandro Sanchez Espinoza DBA Espinoza Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1684391, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on October 24, 2025, with respect to a workplace located at 1005 Reimann Ave, Sandwich, IL 60548.

Issued

Jun 12, 2026

Penalty

Initial $8,513 · Current $8,513

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.  On or about May 21, 2026, the portable ladder to access the upper level did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards. Employees were using the ladder to access the roof for residential construction activities.  Alejandro Sanchez Espinoza DBA Espinoza Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1669888, citation number 1, item number 3, and was affirmed as a final order on August 14, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 513 W. Center St, Sandwich, IL 60548.