OSHA Inspection: SEABACK ROOFING & RESTORATION, LLC.

Issued

Oct 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,400 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):     (a) On or about October 2, 2014, Seaback Roofing & Restoration, LLC., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that employees of Santiago Roofing, a subcontractor, were protected from falls while working at heights greater than 6 feet. Employees of Santiago Roofing were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 12 feet while engaged in roofing activities on the roof of a residential building with no fall protection in place.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Oct 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access:     (a) On or about October 2, 2014, Seaback Roofing & Restoration, LLC., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that portable ladders, used to access upper landing surfaces, extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access. Employees of Santiago Roofing, a subcontractor, were observed using a ladder to access the roof of a residential building. Ladder did not extend at least 3 ft above the landing platform and was not tied to the roof edge.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").