OSHA Inspection: JUAN LOPEZ

Issued

2021-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:  Residential Construction Site:  On or about April 7, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by falling objects, while framing without being protected by hardhats from overhead hazards.

Issued

2021-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee use appropriate eye / 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:   Residential Construction Site: On or about April 7, 2021  and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by flying projectile hazard while using pneumatic nail guns and hand saws for framing without safety glasses.

Issued

2021-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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):  Residential Construction Site:  On or about  April 7, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees without fall protection were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 6 feet to the unpaved ground below while framing on the roof.

Issued

2021-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:  a)  Residential Construction Site: On or about April 7, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using the top and top step of a Werner 6 ft. step ladder.  b)  Residential Construction Site: On or about April 7, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using the top and top step of a Green Bull 7 ft. step ladder.

Issued

2021-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1060(a)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each employee using ladders and/or stairways had been trained by a competent person in the proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling the ladders and/or stairways:  a)  Residential Construction Site: On or about April 7, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using the top and top step of a Werner 6 ft. step ladder.  b)  Residential Construction Site: On or about April 7, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using the top and top step of a Green Bull 7 ft. step ladder in the closed position against the frame of the house.