OSHA Inspection: MORGAN ROOFING

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,529 · Current $1,517 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10):     "Roofing work on Low-slope roofs." Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system. Or, on roofs 50-feet (15.25 m) or less in width (see Appendix A to subpart M of this part), the use of a safety monitoring system alone [i.e. without the warning line system] is permitted.    a)  4910 Hwy 308, Napoleonville, LA:  On or about June 8, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that employees performing roofing operatings were equipped with adequate fall protection.  Employees were exposed to a fall hazard.

Issued

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,023 · Current $1,214 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):     When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access.    4910 Hwy 308, Napoleonville, LA:  On or about June 8, 2012, the employer did not ensure that the portable extension ladder the employee(s) used to access the rooftop extended 3 ft. above the upper landing.  Employees were exposed to a fall hazard.