OSHA Inspection: ORTEGA ROOFING

Issued

Sep 25, 2015

Abate by

Oct 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $3,520

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.  There was no frequent and regular inspections being performed by a competent person to ensure the job-site, materials and equipment such as residential fall protection systems and/or devices were being maintained and utilized in a safe condition.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.  The Ortega Roofing was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 283700, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/23/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 5670 Villas Creek Dr., Mason, OH 45040.

Issued

Sep 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $6,160

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  Located throughout the exterior of a residential structure, employees were observed performing roofing work on a steep roof not utilizing any fall protection system. Potential fall height was measured to be 23'-5" with a roof pitch of 10 in 12.  The Ortega Roofing 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 283700, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/23/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 5670 Villas Creek Dr., Mason, OH 45040.