OSHA Inspection: EXTERIORS RIVERA LLC

Issued

2016-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7483.00 · Current $5000.00 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)  On or about August 12, 2016, the employees were exposed to injuries from falls at approximately 17.0 feet while engaged in roofing activities.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    Exteriors Rivera was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 989693, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 29, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 5100 S. Logan St., Centennial, Co 80121.

Issued

2016-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2672.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder.      (a)  On or about August 12, 2016, the employer did not ensure employees safely used the ladder to gain access to the residential roof.  The ladder was not secured at the top and did not extend three feet above the landing surface.        Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").