OSHA Inspection: NOMBACH COMPANY, INC. DBA NOMBACH ROOFING & TUCKPOINTING

Issued

Nov 18, 2016

Abate by

Nov 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):  Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:         a)  On September 8, 2016, employees were not wearing protective helmets where there was a possible danger of head injury.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 18, 2016

Abate by

Nov 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:         a)  On September 8, 2016, employees engaged in construction work were not protected from fall hazards of approximately 40 feet to the ground, while working along an unprotected edge of the deck.        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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 18, 2016

Abate by

Nov 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3):  Each employee in a hoist area was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems:       a)  On September 8, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 40 feet to the ground while working in the hoist area.     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 of abatement, or other written records.