OSHA Inspection: BJORKSTRAND METAL ROOFING INC.

Issued

2015-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites.     (a) Residential roofing project in Chippewa Falls, WI; Ground fault circuit interruption or assured equipment grounding conductor program were not utilized.

Issued

2015-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  (a) Residential roofing project in Chippewa Falls; The outer jacket and insulation were damaged on an extension cord set.

Issued

2015-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service:    (a) Residential roofing project in Chippewa Falls; Lifelines were not inspected before each use.

Issued

2015-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $3360.00 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 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) Residential roofing project in Chippewa Falls, WI; Fall protection systems were not utilized during reroofing operations. The roof slope was 6/12, peak height was 16.3 feet, and eaves were 9 feet above the lower level.      Bjorkdtrand Metal Roofing, 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 313179012, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on 04/27/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 19 Royal Crest Drive, Rice Lake, WI.

Issued

2015-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $80.00 · Current $48.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify fall protection training by preparing a written certification record.    (a) Residential roofing project in Chippewa Falls, WI; The employer did not develop or maintain a written certification for fall protection training.    Bjorkdtrand Metal Roofing, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313179012, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/27/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 19 Royal Crest Drive, Rice Lake, WI.