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J Torres Construction: OSHA inspections and violations

Midlothian, Texas · Framing Contractors · NAICS 238130

1inspections
3citation items
$8,707current penalties
Dec 7, 2023last inspection

J Torres Construction has one OSHA inspection on record in Texas.

OSHA opened it on Dec 7, 2023 as a planned inspection, in Midlothian, and the case has not closed yet.

From that inspection OSHA issued 3 citation items: 3 serious.

OSHA proposed $8,707 in penalties and the amount has not been reduced.

For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,079. J Torres Construction averages $8,707 over 1 cited inspection in that time.

J Torres Construction: OSHA citation items per year, 2023 to 2023
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 347152514 OPENED DEC 7, 2023Open

Planned · Partial · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Open

2381 Old Fort Worth Rd., Midlothian, TX 76065 · Framing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs
 Serious$2,679$2,679Dec 11, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training
 Serious$2,679$2,679Dec 11, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction
 Serious$3,349$3,349Dec 11, 2023Final

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)

(2) Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.

29 CFR 1926.21 · Construction safety training

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)

(2) The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.

29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)

(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 unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of § 1926.502.

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