OSHA Inspection: LUDWIG CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

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.     a)  Ludwig Construction on or about May, 30, 2012, at the address of 3700 Speedway Dr. Findlay, OH: The employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while removing old and installing new roofing material to a steep sloped roof on commercial structure. Employees were exposed to falls of approximately 30 ft to the ground below.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 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. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.    a) Ludwig Construction on or about May, 30, 2012, at the address of 3700 Speedway Dr. Findlay, OH: The employer did not ensure that employees had been trained in the appropriate use of fall protection such as but not limited to the use of personal fall arrest systems or alternative measures while performing various roofing operations.