OSHA Inspection: CREASY & WHITEED ROOFING AND SHEETMETAL, INC.

Issued

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):     Each employee on a walking/working surface having an unprotected side or edge which was six or more feet (1.8m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest system.    a.)  Creasy & Whiteed Roofing and Sheetmetal, Inc., Fort Eustis, Gymnasium:  On or about 06/15/12, the employer did not ensure that employees working on the low slope roof 13.5 feet of the ground were protected from falling.

Issued

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(8):     Ladders placed in a location where they could be displaced by workplace activities or traffic, such as in passageways, doorways, or driveways, were not secured to prevent accidental displacement, nor was a barricade used to keep the activities or traffic away from the ladder.      a.)  Creasy & Whiteed Roofing and Sheetmetal, Inc.  Fort Eustis, Gymnasium:  On or about 06/15/12, the employer did not ensure the ladder used to access the roof 13.5 feet above the ground was secured or barricaded.