OSHA Inspection: NORTHWEST ROOFING, INC.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.   (a) The employer did not ensure that employees were using head protection when conducting roofing work under personal, equipment, and materials. The employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.   (a) The employer did not ensure that employees were using fall protection when conducting roofing work on a multi-unit residential building. The employees were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 25'.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.  (a) The employer did not ensure there was a means of access and egress for a break in elevation greater than 19". The employees were exposed to a fall hazard when accessing roofs of different elevations.