OSHA Inspection: WEATHERPROOF EXTERIORS, INC.

Issued

2012-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):  Eye and face protective equipment was not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury:    a) On or about August 13, 2012, Weatherproof Exteriors, Inc. as controlling employer, did not ensure that Carmona Roofing & Construction LLC, a subcontractor, protected their employees from eye injuries while operating pneumatic nailers without wearing appropriate eye protection.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Correction Action Worksheet").

Issued

2012-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $850.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Where the employer was engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8m) or more above lower levels employees were not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest system:    a) On or about August 13, 2012,  Weatherproof Exteriors, Inc., as controlling employer, did not ensure that Carmona Roofing & Construction LLC, a subcontractor, protected their employees from falls in excess of 6 feet while installing shingles on an 3-12 pitched roof.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclose "Certification of Correction Action Worksheet").

Issued

2012-09-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $850.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:    a) On or about August 13, 2012 Weatherproof Exteriors, Inc., as controlling employer, did not ensure that Carmona Roofing & Construction LLC, a subcontractor, protected their employees from falls in excess of  6 feet while using a extension ladder to gain access to the roof.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclose "sample Abatement-Certification Letter").