OSHA Inspection: MYSTERY ROOFING INC

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body belt was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level:    (a) 9-11 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA: On or about May 2, 2013, an employee was observed using a recreational 'sport' type climbing harness with the integrated attachment point located at the wearer's waist, not in the location required by this subpart:    Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1)

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(vi): A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, was not provided within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas are being used on the jobsite:    (a) 9-11 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA: On or about May 2, 2013, there was no fire extinguisher of any kind at this work site and there was more than 8 gallons of gasoline present to power gas fueled air compressors, which is not in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached:    (a) 9-11 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA: On or about May 2, 2013, an employee was observed attached to an anchor that was only held to the structure by 2 partially inserted nails that were bent over the anchor which will not support 5,000 lbs and is not in accordance with this subpart:      Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:    (a) 9-11 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA: On or about May 2, 2013, employees were exposed to various fall hazards at this worksite and the employer had not trained his employees on aspects of fall protection related to their work function as roofers, which is not in accordance with this subpart:    Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record:  (a) 9-11 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA: On or about May 2, 2013, the employer had not prepared a written record  verifying that fall protection training had been provided to his employees who were exposed to various fall hazards at this worksite:  Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1)

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access:    (a) 9-11 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA: On or about May 2, 2013, employees were observed climbing an extension ladder(s) to reach the roof of this residence; neither of which extend three feet past the landing surface as required by this subpart:     Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and bottom of ladders was not kept clear:  (a) 9-11 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA: On or about May 2, 2013, an employee was observed climbing an extension ladder to reach the roof of this residence that had a pneumatic nail gun perched on the top rung of the ladder, which is not in accordance with this subpart:   Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level:    (a) 9-11 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA: On or about May 2, 2013, an employee was observed working from a carpenters bracket scaffold more than 14 FT above the ground below without any fall protection as required by this subpart:    Mystery Roofing, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.451 (g) 1, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 895165, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 2 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA:    Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:    (a) 9-11 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA: On or about May 2, 2013, an employee was observed walking across the peak of the roof more than 30 FT above the ground below without any fall protection as required by this subpart:    Mystery Roofing, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b) 13, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 895165, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on April 24, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 2 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA:    Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1)

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): An employee was carrying an object or load that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:     (a) 9-11 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA: On or about May 2, 2013, an employee was observed climbing an extension ladder to reach the roof of this residence while carrying a bundle of shingles over his shoulder, which is not in accordance with this subpart:     Mystery Roofing, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard  29 CFR 1926.1053 (b) 22 which was contained in OSHA inspection number 895165, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on April 24, 2013 with respect to a workplace located at 2 Adams Farm Rd Shrewsbury, MA:    Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).