OSHA Inspection: ALTITUDE CONTRACTING

Issued

2016-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person.       (a)  Altitude Contracting, 819 South Raritan Street, Denver, CO:  On or about November 12, 2015, the controlling employer in charge of the worksite did not ensure frequent and regular inspections of the worksite were conducted by a "competent" person to ensure the use of fall protection prior to allowing employees to work on a 3/12 pitch roof. Condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately 8 feet while removing and installing new composite roof shingles.    OSHA defines a "competent" person as someone capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.