OSHA Inspection: A. SHEPHERD ROOFING CO.

Issued

Jan 24, 2012

Abate by

Mar 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,940 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:    On or before September 14, 2011, during roofing activities, an effective and site specific safety and health program was not implemented on the worksite. Hazards observed, to which employees were exposed, reflect deficiencies in site inspections, training, and enforcement of federal safety and health regulations.

Issued

Jan 24, 2012

Abate by

Mar 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $0 Reduced

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:    On or before September 14, 2011, during roofing activities, the employer allowed employees to work on a roof that was approximately 19.5 feet high and did not ensure that the employees were trained to recognize the hazards associated with falls from heights

Issued

Jan 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):     Employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph (b)     On or before September 14, 2011, during construction activities, the employer allowed employees to work on a roof that was approximately 19.5 feet high with a 7/12 pitch and did not ensure that the employees were protected from falls.