OSHA Inspection: GUARANTEED ROOFING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2013-08-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): "Steep roofs." Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.   (a) Roof, Northside - On or about July 10, 2013 two employees were exposed to a fall hazard while working on a steep roof 10 feet 1 inches above concrete. Employees were wearing body harnesses that were not connected to a anchor point.

Issued

2013-08-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1020.00 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 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)  Roof, Northside - On or about July 10, 2013 two employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using a step ladder to access a roof. This ladder was not extended 3 feet over the landing or tied to the building.

Issued

2013-08-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(20): When ascending or descending a ladder, the user shall face the ladder.   (a)  Roof, Northside - On or about July 10, 2013 one employee was exposed to a fall hazard by working unsafely on a stepadder.  Employee descended the stepladder backwards. Employee was facing away from the ladder.