OSHA Inspection: NEGRETE'S CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2024-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $4839.00

Hazardous substances 8320

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were not protected from the hazard of high heat while performing job duties:  a) On or about and at times prior to June 5, 2024, employees were exposed to the hazard of high heat from direct sun while performing  their job duties, including framing, installing rebar and pouring concrete during their construction work. The National Weather Service had issued a heat advisory. An employee exhibiting signs of heat stress had a core temperature of 108.7F and passed away from heat stroke.

Issued

2024-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $2489.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.51(a)(1): An adequate supply of potable water was not provided in all places of employment:  a) On or about June 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, potable water was not provided where employees were working to frame, install rebar and pour concrete.

Issued

2024-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(1): The employer did not report within 8-hours the death of an employee resulting from a work-related incident:   a) On or about June 5, 2024, the work-related fatality of an employee was not reported to OSHA within 8 hours.

Issued

2024-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $388.00 · Current $388.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(d)(1): Except as provided by paragraphs (d)(2) through (d)(6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, was not provided by the employer at no cost to employees:   On or about June 5, 2024, and at times prior to, employees were required to provide required personal protective equipment at their own costs.  This included rubber boots, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses and reflective vests required on the job site.