Garcia Construction: OSHA Violations and Fines, Chester VA

OSHA has inspected Garcia Construction 18 times in Virginia since 1997.

The latest one began on Feb 6, 2017, in Newport News; the case is still open.

Those inspections ended with 54 citation items: 42 serious, 1 repeat and 11 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $27,625 and now stand at $23,298, 16% lower after settlements or reviews.

Fall protection in construction comes up most often in these citations: 8 items under 1926.501.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,080, and Garcia Construction averages $3,190 (4 cited inspections).

Garcia Construction: OSHA citation items per year, 1997 to 2017 — Citation items per year, by inspection date.

Virginia · latest 90 days of OSHA records

253employers cited

10 of them in the same industry

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Inspection history

Inspection 342081213 OPENED FEB 6, 2017Open

Unprogrammed other · Partial · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Open

14756 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 16VAC25-145-20.A	Serious	$2,520	$2,520	Mar 17, 2017	Final
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1) · Electrical safety in construction	Serious	$2,520	$2,520	Mar 17, 2017	Final
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.761(b) · Training	Serious	$2,520	$2,520	Mar 17, 2017	Final
Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication	Serious	$2,520	$2,520	Mar 17, 2017	Final
Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication	Serious	$0	$0	Mar 17, 2017	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.50(c) · Medical services and first aid	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Mar 17, 2017	Final
Citation 2, item 2a 29 CFR 16VAC25-60-307.D.1	Other-than-serious	$1,000	$1,000	Jun 16, 2017	Final
Citation 2, item 2b 29 CFR 16VAC25-60-307.E.1	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Jun 16, 2017	Final

Inspection 342043023 OPENED JAN 19, 2017Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Mar 30, 2017

11701 Ironbridge Road Lidl Grocery, Chester, VA 23831 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 16VAC25-160-10.C.3	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Mar 8, 2017	Final

Inspection 342043031 OPENED JAN 19, 2017Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Health · 8 employees at the site · Closed Mar 16, 2017

11701 Ironbridge Road, Chester, VA 23831 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 340478783 OPENED MAR 19, 2015Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 15 employees at the site · Closed Jul 15, 2015

12649 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA 23831 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction	Serious	$525	$525	Jun 19, 2015	Final
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vi) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$525	$525	Jun 19, 2015	Final

Inspection 340278738 OPENED FEB 3, 2015Open

Planned · Partial · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Open

Winstone Park Ln, Moseley, VA 23120 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction	Serious	$315	$315	Mar 18, 2015	Final
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$315	$315	Mar 18, 2015	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i) · Stairways in construction	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Mar 18, 2015	Final

Inspection 317802940 OPENED JUL 11, 2014Closed

Unprogrammed other · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Sep 5, 2014

12649 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA 23831 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$315	$315	Aug 20, 2014	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.28(a) · Personal protective equipment	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Aug 20, 2014	Closed

Inspection 317489086 OPENED JAN 13, 2014Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Mar 12, 2015

7806 Rock Cress Drive, Magnolia Green, Moseley, VA 23120 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction	Serious	$315	$315	Feb 7, 2014	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$420	$420	Feb 7, 2014	Closed

Inspection 317108603 OPENED APR 17, 2013Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Jun 16, 2014

7528 Washington Arch Liberty Trace, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.25(a) · Housekeeping	Serious	$315	$315	May 14, 2013	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) · Ground-fault protection on job sites	Serious	$315	$315	May 14, 2013	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$420	$420	May 14, 2013	Closed
Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction	Serious	$315	$315	May 14, 2013	Closed

10 older inspections

Inspection 315246850 OPENED JAN 13, 2011Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 5 employees at the site · Closed Feb 16, 2011

5240 Preston Square Loop, Lots 15 & 16, Glen Allen, VA 23059 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(c) · Fall protection in construction	Repeat	$840	$840	Feb 7, 2011	Closed

Inspection 314844333 OPENED AUG 27, 2010Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 6 employees at the site · Closed Oct 8, 2010

5229 Preston Square Loop Lot E20, Glen Allen, VA 23059 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$420	$420	Sep 28, 2010	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(c) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$315	$315	Sep 28, 2010	Closed

Inspection 309731172 OPENED NOV 13, 2008Closed

Unprogrammed other · Partial · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Dec 24, 2008

Combat Service Support Center Logistics University, Fort Lee, VA 23801 · Drywall and Insulation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6) · Ground-fault protection on job sites	Serious	$225	$225	Dec 5, 2008	Closed

Inspection 309731131 OPENED NOV 12, 2008Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Dec 9, 2008

Combat Service Support Center Logistics University, Fort Lee, VA 23801 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) · Job-site wiring	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Nov 24, 2008	Closed

Inspection 312319015 OPENED JUL 7, 2008Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Jul 16, 2009

8032 Creekside Village Drive, Creekside Unit S3, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR VAC0130	Serious	$375	$375	Jul 23, 2008	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) · Ground-fault protection on job sites	Serious	$375	$375	Jul 23, 2008	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$375	$375	Jul 23, 2008	Closed

Inspection 307360727 OPENED MAY 25, 2004Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Jan 25, 2005

Eckerd Drug Store, 8414 Courthouse Road, Spotslyvania, VA 22553 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 510001 A	Serious	$225	$124	Oct 8, 2004	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.50(c) · Medical services and first aid	Serious	$225	$124	Oct 8, 2004	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii) · Fall protection in construction	Serious	$225	$124	Oct 8, 2004	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.50(d)(2) · Medical services and first aid	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Oct 8, 2004	Closed

Inspection 306486184 OPENED JUN 5, 2003Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 14 employees at the site · Closed Aug 21, 2003

1000 Stafford Market Place, Stafford, VA 22554 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$375	$225	Jul 23, 2003	Closed
Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$0	$0	Jul 23, 2003	Closed
Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1926.452(c)(2) · Rules for each type of scaffold	Serious	$0	$0	Jul 23, 2003	Closed

Inspection 306298571 OPENED APR 30, 2003Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Apr 30, 2003

Rt. 50 & Lenah Road, Arcola, VA 20107 · Wheat Farming · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 303902753 OPENED OCT 30, 2000Closed

Unprogrammed related · Complete · Safety · 12 employees at the site · Closed Apr 24, 2001

Mechants Tire & Auto, Int. Starling & Quioccasian, Glen Allen, VA 23060 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks	Serious	$525	$289	Dec 4, 2000	Final
Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs	Serious	$1,500	$825	Dec 4, 2000	Final
Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training	Serious	$0	$0	Dec 4, 2000	Final
Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1926.706(a)(1) · Requirements for masonry construction	Serious	$0	$0	Dec 4, 2000	Final
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.50(c) · Medical services and first aid	Serious	$450	$248	Dec 4, 2000	Final
Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$1,500	$825	Dec 4, 2000	Final
Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1926.451(h)(2)(ii) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$0	$0	Dec 4, 2000	Final
Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1926.451(f)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$1,500	$825	Dec 4, 2000	Final
Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vi) · Scaffolds, general requirements	Serious	$1,500	$825	Dec 4, 2000	Final
Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication	Other-than-serious	$300	$165	Dec 4, 2000	Final
Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Dec 4, 2000	Final
Citation 2, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Dec 4, 2000	Final

Inspection 126633619 OPENED FEB 24, 1997Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 18 employees at the site · Closed Jul 9, 1997

Revco, 5201 Hull Street Rd., Richmond, VA 23224 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.50(c) · Medical services and first aid	Serious	$225	$112	Feb 28, 1997	Closed
Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1) · Hazard communication	Serious	$225	$112	Feb 28, 1997	Closed
Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.59(g)(8) · Hazard communication	Serious	$0	$0	Feb 28, 1997	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction	Serious	$375	$188	Feb 28, 1997	Closed
Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.706(b) · Requirements for masonry construction	Serious	$375	$188	Feb 28, 1997	Closed

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)

(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1)

(g) Safety data sheets. (1) Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)

(h) Employee information and training. (1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1926.100 · Hard hats in construction

29 CFR 1926.1052 · Stairways in construction

29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction

29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs

29 CFR 1926.21 · Construction safety training

29 CFR 1926.25 · Housekeeping

29 CFR 1926.28 · Personal protective equipment

29 CFR 1926.404 · Ground-fault protection on job sites

29 CFR 1926.405 · Job-site wiring

29 CFR 1926.416 · Electrical safety in construction

29 CFR 1926.451 · Scaffolds, general requirements

29 CFR 1926.452 · Rules for each type of scaffold

29 CFR 1926.50 · Medical services and first aid

29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction

29 CFR 1926.59 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1926.706 · Requirements for masonry construction

29 CFR 1926.761 · Training

Other framing contractors employers in Virginia

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Jackson & Jackson Enterprises, Inc. Virginia Beach · 2 citations · $1,164
Accomack County Public Schools Melfa · 1 citation · $0
United Framing Contractors Inc. Roanoke · 29 citations · $86,686
Stevens Roofing Corp. Norfolk · 23 citations · $48,975
SM Masonry and Stone LLC Virginia Beach · 16 citations · $9,761

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