OSHA Inspection: GP ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Sep 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladders were not used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder was approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support):  a. On or about March 31, 2014, front of home, employees are using the grey 22-foot extension ladder at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder (approximately 9 feet) is more than one quarter of the working length of the ladder (14.28 feet approximately).    Pursuant to CFR 1903.9, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect its employees from falls.  (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days).

Issued

Sep 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(20): Employees did not face the ladder when ascending or descending the ladder:  a. On or about March 31, 2014, front of the home, employees are not face the ladder when descending the grey 22-foot extension ladder, exposing the employee to a fall hazard up to 9 feet.  Pursuant to CFR 1903.9, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect its employees from falls.  (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days).

Issued

Sep 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   a. On or about March 31, 2014, employees, installing roofing shingles on a 10:12 pitch residential roof, are not protected from falling 11 feet by the use of a guardrail system, safety net system, personal fall arrest system or any other type of fall protection method.  Pursuant to CFR 1903.9, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect its employees from falls.  (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days).

Issued

Sep 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $27,500 · Current $27,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:  a. On or about March 31, 2014, two employees using Hitachi nail guns are not wearing eye protection, exposing themselves to eye injuries.  The GP Roofing & Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315484881, Repeat citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on April 27, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 78012 Timber Creek Blvd. Yulee, Florida.  The GP Roofing & Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315479659, Serious citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on October 19, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 499 Glendale Lane, Orange Park, Florida.  The GP Roofing & Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315479899, Serious citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on October 24, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 460 Glendale Lane, Orange Park, Florida.  Pursuant to CFR 1903.9, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect its employees from eye injuries.  (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days).

Issued

Sep 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $15,400 · Current $15,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  a. On or about March 31, 2014, the ladders placed at the front of the home are not extended 3 feet past the landing, exposing the employees to fall hazards.  The GP Roofing & Construction, LLC 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 315484071, Repeat citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on May 3, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 13668 Chipperfield Lane, Jacksonville, Florida.  The GP Roofing & Construction, LLC 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 315478362, Serious citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on September 26, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 322 Willow Winds Parkway, Jacksonville, Florida.  The GP Roofing & Construction, LLC 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 315636019, Serious citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on September 6, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 1234 Canyon Oaks, Brandon, Florida.  Pursuant to CFR 1903.9, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect its employees from falls.  (An abatement plan and periodic progress report may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days).

Issued

Sep 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and/or bottom of (a) ladder(s) was not kept clear:  a. On or about March 31, 2014, the area around the bottom of an 22-foot extension ladder is not kept clear of debris such as but not limited to: bags, roofing shingles, excess lumber and rocks, exposing employees to a tripping hazard.  Pursuant to CFR 1903.9, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect its employees from falls.  (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days).