OSHA Inspection: ARTEAGA ROOFING, LLC

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Dec 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, nor was an alternative fall protection measure provided:      (a)Arteaga Roofing, LLC @ 22532 Indora Dr., Aurora, CO 80026: On and before October 1st, 2012, the exposing employer did not ensure that fall protection systems were utilized by employees engaged in roofing activities while working at the unprotected edges of a roof on a single-family residence. Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 21' on the primary roof and 10' on a secondary roof.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Dec 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Because of the portable ladder's length, the ladder side rails did not extend to at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access and the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, was not provided to assist the employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder    (a) Arteaga Roofing, LLC @ 22532 Indora Dr., Aurora, CO 80026:  On or before October 1st, 2012, the exposing employer did not ensure that employees were utilizing portable ladders in such a way that enabled them to access and egress from work areas using ladders that extended 3' above the walking working surface.  Employees were using a portable extension ladder for access to the roof. Employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 10' while attempting to use the ladder.