OSHA Inspection: PARAMOUNT ENTERPRISES LLC

Issued

Feb 28, 2012

Abate by

Mar 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): 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):   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):     a)  Paramount Enterprises, LLC, 1367 Birch, Denver, CO:  The controlling employer in charge of the worksite had not ensured the use of appropriate fall protection while employees working for a subcontractor removed and installed new roofing shingles.  On or about November 8, 2011, employees working for a subcontractor were working on a 5/12 pitch roof without appropriate fall protection.  Condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet.    Note:  If the employer determines using these systems is infeasible or created a greater hazard, the employer must develop and implement a fall protection plan meeting the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Feb 28, 2012

Abate by

Mar 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person:     a)  Jolene Portillos Roofing, 5261 East 119th Court, Thornton, CO:  The employer had not ensured a competent person conducted frequent inspections to identify and correct hazards associated with residential roofing work.  On or about October 19th, 2011, employees were permitted to work on a 5/12 pitch roof without an appropriate fall protection system.  Condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately 15 feet.    OSHA defines a "competent person" as someone capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (See enclosed Abatement-Certification Letter).