OSHA Inspection: SPELTS ROOFING & INSULATION COMPANY, LLC

Issued

2014-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person.     (a)Spelts Roofing and Insulation Company, LLC @ 43616 CR-13, Haxtun, CO: On and before April 4th, 2014, the controlling employer in charge of the worksite did not ensure a competent person conducted frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite, materials, and equipment to identify and abate hazards capable of causing injury and/or illness. As a result, on April 4th, 2014, an employee working for a sub-contractor hired by Spelts Roofing, was hospitalized with serious injuries after falling approximately 16 feet.     Abatement Note: OSHA defines a "competent" person as someone capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.