OSHA Inspection: MEERKAT ROOF TILE & SHEET METAL LLC

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:   The employer does not ensure that each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels is protected by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.  This violation was observed on or about March 17, 2014, on the south side of the building where an employee was exposed to a fall hazard greater than 6 feet when installing metal roofing without a fall protection system.     Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels is protected by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.