Johnny Varela has one OSHA inspection on record in Texas.
OSHA opened it on Feb 27, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Katy, and the case has not closed yet.
From that inspection OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
OSHA proposed $9,930 in penalties and the amount has not been reduced.
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,080. Johnny Varela averages $9,930 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $4,965 | $4,965 | Jul 30, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $4,965 | $4,965 | Jul 30, 2025 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1)
(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.
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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