OSHA Inspection: LATINOS EXTERIORS INC.

Issued

Aug 23, 2012

Abate by

Oct 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):     Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers:    - Site inspections were not conducted by a competent person in that employees were working on the roof of a commercial structure while not using a adequate fall protection system.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Aug 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11):     "Steep roofs." Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    - Employees were roofing a commercial structure while not using adequate fall protection systems. Potential fall height was measured to be 13'-0" with a roof pitch of 7/12.