OSHA Inspection: TRI-TECH ROOFING & COATINGS, INC.

Issued

2014-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  On or about August 5, 2014, at 1800 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, Georgia:  Two employees performing roofing work were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 25-feet and greater when they worked from the top of an elevator shaft roof without using fall protection.

Issued

2014-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 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:  On or about August 5, 2014, at 1800 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, Georgia:  Five employees performing roofing work were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 25-feet and greater when they used an aluminum extension ladder that was not extended three feet above the roof landing.