OSHA Inspection: WATER TIGHT ROOFING

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  a) Water Tight Roofing did not provide certification on the item cited 1) The employer did not ensure that employees wear head protection when performing roofing work on residential buildings.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required:   a) The employer failed to provide documentation demonstrating the abatement methods and completion as cited in Citation 2 Item 1 for lack of fall protection when performing residential roofing and 2) Citation 2, Item 2 for not ensuring extension ladders used for access and egress were at least 3 feet above the landing.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

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 an employee was wearing head protection when working under an employee who was conducting roofing work on a residential building. The employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,200 · Current $3,200

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 fall protection was being used when conducting roofing work on a residential building. The employee was exposed to a fall hazard.   Water Tight Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315118976, citation number 01, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on March 16, 2011, with respect to a workplace location at W329 S8755 S. Oaktree Dr., Mukwonago, WI 53149.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,200 · Current $3,200

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 shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  (a) The employer did not ensure that extension ladders used for access and egress was at least 3' above the landing surface. The employee was exposed to a fall hazard.  Water Tight Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315118976, citation number 01, item number 02 and was affirmed as a final order on March 16, 2011, with respect to a workplace location at W329 S8755 S. Oaktree Dr., Mukwonago, WI 53149.