OSHA Inspection: DJ'S ROOFING LLC

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs,  debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures:    JOBSITE:  The construction debris, such as (but not limited to) broken pieces of lumber, and pieces of old roof shingles were scattered on the ground in and around the walking/working area.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 7, 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:    JOBSITE:  The area around the base of the Werner 24 ft. fiberglass extension ladder used by employees to access to upper level was surrounded by debris, such as (but not limited to) broken pieces of wood and pieces of old roof shingles.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.301(a): Unsafe hand tool(s) were issued or permitted to be used:    JOBSITE:  The Porter Cable circular saw was not maintained in a safe condition in that the outer sheathing of the power cord was repaired with a piece of duct tape.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladders were not used at an angle such than the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder way approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support):    JOBSITE:  The horizontal distance from the vertical support to the base of the extension ladders was greater than one fourth (1/4) the working length of the ladders.    1. Werner 28 ft. fiberglass extension ladder.  2. Werner 24 ft. fiberglass extension ladder.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each employee was trained by a competent person which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairs, and the procedures to follow to minimize those hazards.  JOBSITE:  The employees, using fiberglass extension ladders to have access to an upper working level were not provided with information and training regarding the safe use and handling of the ladders.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(10): The tops of a non-self-supporting ladder with more than one support attachment were not placed with the two rails supported equally:    JOBSITE:  The side rails of the Werner 28 ft fiberglass extension ladder used by employees to access the roof of a house were placed against the rake edge of the roof, and other safe means were not utilized.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employees  using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:    JOBSITE:  An employee was manually carrying a bundle of roof shingles to the roof using an extension ladder.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $1,760 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:    JOBSITE:  The employee who was working on ground below the roofing work being performed was not protected from head injuries by the use of a protective helmet.    DJ's Roofing LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard {29 CFR 1926.100(a)}, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 949362, citation number 01, item number 001 and was affirmed as a final order on 01/07/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1674 Boston Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced

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.:    JOBSITE:  The employee who was cutting wood sheathing with a Porter Cable circular saw was not wearing eye protection.    DJ's Roofing LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard {29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1)}, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 982942, citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on 01/07/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1674 Boston Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,080 Reduced

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):     JOBSITE:  The employees who were working on the 10 in 12 pitch roof over 6 feet were not protected from fall hazards by the use of guardrails, personal fall arrest systems or other equivalent means.     DJ's Roofing, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard {29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)}, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 949362, citation number 01, item number 007 and was affirmed as a final order on 01/07/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1674 Boston Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:    JOBSITE:  The employees, exposed to fall hazards of above six feet while working on the 10 in 12 pitch roof were not trained in fall hazards and the procedures to be followed to minimize such hazards.    DJ's Roofing, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard {29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1)}, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 949362, citation number 01, item number 004c and was affirmed as a final order on 01/07/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1674 Boston Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

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:    JOBSITE:  The side rails of the extension ladders, used by the employees as a means of access to the upper working level did not extend at least 3 feet above the roof.    DJ's Roofing LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard {29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1)}, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 949362, citation number 01, item number 009 and was affirmed as a final order on 01/07/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1674 Boston Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  JOBSITE:  The yellow flexible extension cord used to power the Porter Cable circular saw was missing the grounding pin.