OSHA Inspection: MICHAEL PHIPPS

Issued

2011-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:  Employees performing roofing construction on a steep roof were exposed to fall hazards associated with a 20 foot fall and the employer did not initiate and maintain an accident prevention program.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2011-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2):  The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person:  Employees performing roofing construction were exposed to fall hazards associated with a 20 foot fall and the employer did not initiate and maintain frequent and regular inspections of the job site by a competent person.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2011-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3780.00 · Current $3780.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11):  Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  Employees performing roofing construction were exposed to fall hazards associated with a 20 foot fall and the employer did not ensure appropriate fall protection was implemented.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2011-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):  The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  Employees performing roofing construction were exposed to fall hazards associated with a 20 foot fall and the employer did not provide training to enable employees to properly assess and control the hazards at their worksite.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2011-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3780.00 · Current $3780.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):  Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:  Employees performing roofing construction were exposed to fall hazards associated with a 20 foot fall and the employer did not ensure portable ladders were constructed and placed so 3 feet or more was extended above the upper landing.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2011-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders and stairways:  Employees performing roofing construction were exposed to fall hazards associated with a 20 foot fall and the employer did not train the employees to properly construct and place a ladder so 3 or more feet are above the upper landing.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).