OSHA Inspection: WEBBER & SONS CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Oct 26, 2012

Abate by

Nov 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):     Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8m) or more above lower level was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    At this work site, workers were observed on a 5/12 pitch roof, approximately 8 feet 10 inches to 12 feet 2 inches eave to ground level, installing new roof shingles, and were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  Workers were exposed to a potential fall hazard.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Oct 26, 2012

Abate by

Nov 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):     The employer did not provide a training program, including procedures to follow, for each employee exposed to fall hazards:    The employer failed to 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.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).