OSHA Inspection: BOTTINO INC.

Issued

Jul 23, 2013

Abate by

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a)  At the jobsite, on the roof, on or about 6/24/13:  Two employees were on a 5:12 pitch roof, with approximately 10 feet ground to eave height, without fall protection of any kind.  b)  At the jobsite, on the roof, on or about 6/25/13:  At ;east 5 employees were on a 5:12 pitch roof, with approximately 10 feet ground to eave height, without fall protection of any kind.   Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 23, 2013

Abate by

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected arou  a)  At the jobsite, on the roof, on or about 6/25/13:  Five employees were on a 5:12 pitch roof, with approximately 10 feet ground to eave height, without fall protection of any kind and working in close proximity to an unprotected hole in the roof that was approximately 24 inches square.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 23, 2013

Abate by

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15)(ii): Anchor points were not installed under the supervision of a qualified person.  a)  At the jobsite, on the roof, on or about 6/25/13:  An anchor point provided for use in a personal fall arrest system was not attached according to the manufacturers instructions, and as such would not have ensured adequate strength if used.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 23, 2013

Abate by

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a)  At the jobsite, on the roof, on or about 6/25/13:  Five employees were working on a 5:12 pitch roof, with an approximate ground to eave height of 10 feet, using available personal fall protection equipment improperly, and installing elements of that system incorrectly.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.