OSHA Inspection: MASTERS ROOFING, INC., AKA, RUDY'S ROOFING, INC.

Issued

2016-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5345.00 · Current $5345.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee 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:   (a) On or about August 13, 2016, Rudy's Roofing, Inc. did not ensure that its employees were protected from falls while working at heights greater than 6 feet. Employees of Rudy's Roofing, Inc. were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 20 feet while engaged in roofing activities on a two- story residential building with no fall protection in place.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").  Masters Roofing, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1112447, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on February 1, 2016 with respect to a workplace located at 1457 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80210.

Issued

2016-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5345.00 · Current $5345.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access:   (a) On or about August 13, 2016, Rudy's Roofing, Inc. did not ensure that portable ladders, used to access upper landing surfaces, extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access. Workers were observed using a ladder to access the roof of a residential building. Ladder did not extend at least 3 ft above the landing platform exposing employees to falls of up to 20 feet.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").  Masters Roofing, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1112447, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on February 1, 2016 , with respect to a workplace located at 1457 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80210.