OSHA Inspection: BROOKS & SONS ROOFING LLC

Issued

Aug 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080

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.     An extension ladder to access work on the roof did not extend three feet above the upper landing surface nor were there any grasping device, such as a grab rail to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. Employees were exposed to fall hazards of 13 feet 5 inches to a lower level.

Issued

Aug 16, 2013

Abate by

Oct 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $6,160

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.         Employees working from a 8 in 12 pitch roof were exposed to falls of approximately 13 feet 5 inches to a lower level. Employees were not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or a personal fall arrest systems or any other approved means.       **** BROOKS & SONS ROOFING LLC. WAS PREVIOULY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) UNDER INSPECTION 785323, CITATION 1, ITEM 3, ISSUED ON 2/19/13 AND  WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 3/18/13 WITH RESPECT TO THE WORKSITE LOCATED 180 SUMMER AVE. COLLINSVILLE, IL. ****