OSHA Inspection: U.S.A. COATINGS, INC.

Issued

Feb 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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 January 29, 2016, on a 4:12 pitch roof, employees performing roofing operations (removing shingles), were not protected from an 8 foot fall hazard by use of a guardrail system, safety net system, personal fall arrest system or any alternative fall protection.

Issued

Feb 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  a.  On or about January 29, 2016, the ladder used to access the roof did not extend 3 feet above the landing, exposing employees to a 9 feet fall hazard.

Issued

Feb 9, 2016

Abate by

Mar 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): A safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard:  a.  On or about January 29, 2016, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:         1.  Management Commitment and Leadership                  a.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.               b.  Program Reviewed Annually.               c.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings.               d.  Adequate commitment of resources.               e.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.               f.  Management observations of safety rules.              2.  Assignment of Responsibility                     a.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable.              b. Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.              c.  Employees adherence to safety rules.             3.  Identification and Control of Hazards                 a.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.              b.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering Controls).                      c.  Action taken to address hazards.              d.  Safety Committee, where appropriate.              e.  Technical reference materials available.            4.  Training and Education                 a.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.              b.  Specialized training taken when needed.              c.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.             5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis