OSHA Inspection: TIP TOP ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC./TIP TOP EXTERIORS, INC.

Issued

2015-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4400.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights), more than six feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.    On December 10, 2014, employees engaged in roofing activities were not protected from falling through skylights, exposing employees to a fall of over six feet.    Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2015-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person.     On December 10, 2014, personal fall arrest anchors were installed with two nails, thereby exposing employees to a fall of 18.2 feet to the ground in the event of the fall.       Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c)he event of t.

Issued

2015-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body belt was not located in the center of the wearer's back. The attachment point of the body harness was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head.   On December 10, 2014, an employee's attachment point was located at the front of the employees harness, exposing the employee to the hazards associated with improper lifeline attachment.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2015-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $3000.00 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:     On or about December 10, 2014, employees roofing a residential property had not been trained to recognize or minimize the hazards associated with a fall.     Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2015-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $45500.00 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 are not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor are employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b):     The employer does not protect each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels.    This most recently occurred on December 10, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite. Employees engaged in residential roofing activities are not protected from falling, thereby exposing employees to an 18.2 foot fall hazard from eave to grade.    To abate this hazard in the future, the employer must ensure that its employees performing roofing work are protected from falls, and that no employee is allowed onto a roof more than six feet above lower levels without adequate fall protection.    Tip Top Roofing & Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 912723, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 7, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 435 S. Tenth St., DeKalb, IL 60115.    Tip Top Roofing & Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 707859, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on January 4, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 437 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178.    Tip Top Roofing & Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312730542, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on January 29, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 620 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187.    Tip Top Roofing & Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in inspection number 312721533, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on January 15, 2009, with respect to a workplace located at 429 N. 7th St., DeKalb, IL 60115.    Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $60500.00 · Current $37500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails do not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:    The employer does not ensure all ladders extend at least three (3) feet above the upper landing surface being accessed.    This violation was most recently observed on December 10, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, where employees are using an extension ladder to access a landing surface 18.2 feet from the ground and the ladder does not extend at least three (3) feet above the landing surface.    To abate this hazard in the future, the employer must ensure that its employees are protected from falls, and that no employee is allowed to access a roof using a ladder that is not extended at least three (3) feet above the upper landing surface.    Tip Top Roofing & Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 1926.1053(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 912723, citation number 3, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 7, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 435 S. Tenth Street, DeKalb, IL, 60115.    Tip Top Roofing & Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 1926.1053(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 707859, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on January 4, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 437 W. State Street, Sycamore, IL, 60178.    Tip Top Roofing & Construction, Inc. 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 312721533, citation number 3, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on January 15, 2009, with respect to a workplace located at 429 N 7th St., DeKalb, IL 60115.    Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).