OSHA Inspection: OLEN WALDREP & SONS ROOFING, INC.

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

Apr 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $8,873 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3): Each employee in a hoist area was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems:    On or about 9/17/2016, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee hoisting roofing material from a roof to the ground while at the edge of a 4-story condominium was not protected from fall hazards due to lack of fall protection system.     PLEASE NOTE: DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

Apr 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,671 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1): 29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1): The employer did not comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all hoists:                                                                     The employer did not follow the manufacturers recommendation to ensure the hand hoist was secured to the roof to prevent misplacement of the unit that could result in a fall hazard.    PLEASE NOTE: DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

Apr 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service:  On or about 9/17/16, at the above address jobsite, the employer did not ensure personal fall arrest systems were inspected prior to each use, whereas the Dee-rings and safety latches showed signs of wear and damage, but was not removed from service.  PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.