OSHA Inspection: EXPERT INSURANCE RESTORATION, INC.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,638 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.28(a):     Appropriate personal protective equipment was not worn by employee(s) in all operations where there was exposure to hazardous conditions:    On or before May 23, 2012, during roofing activities, the employer did not ensure that employees exposed to fall hazards wore the proper equipment to protect them. Employees were using make shift devices to protect them; most of the equipment was not rated or designed for this use.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $0 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:    On or before May 23, 2012, during roofing activities, the employer allowed employees to work on a roof that was approximately 20 feet high with a 12/12 pitch and did not ensure that the employees were protected from falls.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,638 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):     Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:        On or about May 23, 2012, during construction activities, the employer allowed employees to work under other employees working on the roof above them and did not protect them from the overhead hazards such as falling tools, material etc.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):     Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.    On or before May 23, 2012, during roofing activities, the employer did not ensure that employees using air nailers were protected from eye and face injuries.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,638 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(a):     Hand tool(s), power tool(s) or similar equipment were not maintained in a safe condition:      On or before May 23, 2012, during roofing activities, the employer allowed employees to use a gas powered air compressor with the guard missing with exposed belts and pulleys.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,638 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):     Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladders length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder.       On or before May 23, 2012, during roofing activities, the employer allowed employees to use an extension ladder that was not extended or secured to prevent employees from falling during access to the roof.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5):     Non-self-supporting ladders were not used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder.    On or before May 23, 2012, during roofing activities, the employer allowed employees to use a ladder that was not set up on a 4 to 1 ratio from vertical.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(7):     Care was not exercised in placing, lashing, or holding a ladder with slip-resistant feet that was used on a slippery surface:      On or before May 23, 2012, during roofing activities, the employer allowed employees to use a ladder that was placed on top of discarded roofing material and exposed the employees to falls.