OSHA Inspection: SALINAS ROOFING

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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 shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toe boards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    (a)  Salinas Roofing at 2290 S Clayton St, Denver, CO 80201: On May 16, 2012 the exposing employer did not ensure that employees were protected from injury, in that the employees removing shingles and installing tarps on the 9-in-12 pitch roof of the church were not utilizing a fall protection system at all times. Employees utilized a fall harness, lanyard, rope grab, lifeline, and roof anchor system. However, when transitioning between roof anchors, employees would disconnect their lifeline from one roof anchor and walk approximately 8 feet before connecting their lifeline to the next anchor. The roof anchors were located near the peak of the roof. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately 19 feet.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):  The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:    (a)  Salinas Roofing at 2290 S Clayton St, Denver, CO 80201: On May 16, 2012 the exposing employer did not ensure that each employee engaged in roofing operations were trained to recognize the hazards of working at elevation and trained in the use of fall protection. Employees removing shingles and installing tarps on the 9-in-12 pitch roof of the church were not utilizing a fall protection system at all times. Employees utilized a fall harness, lanyard, rope grab, lifeline, and roof anchor system. However, when transitioning between roof anchors, employees would disconnect their lifeline from one roof anchor and walk approximately 8 feet before connecting their lifeline to the next anchor. The roof anchors were located near the peak of the roof. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately 19 feet.    Abatement Note: The employer shall assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the following areas:    (a)  The nature of fall hazards in the work area;  (b)  The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used;  (c)  The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used;   (d)  The role of each employee in the safety monitoring system when this system is used;  (e)  The limitations on the use of mechanical equipment during the performance of roofing work on low-sloped roofs;  (f)  The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and the erection of overhead protection; and  (g)  The role of employees in fall protection plans;  (h)  The standards contained in this subpart.    Abatement Note: 1926.503(b)(1) provides that the employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.