OSHA Inspection: BROTHERS ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Nov 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,527 · Current $1,763 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.     a) On or about October 20, 2016, employees were exposed to eye and face injuries while operating a hot tar kettle.         In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,352 · Current $1,176 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(vi): A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, was not provided within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas were being used on the jobsite:      a) On or about October 20, 2016, the employer did not provide a fire extinguisher rated not less than 10B where more than 5 pounds of propane was provided for use and was being used during roofing operations.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,352 · Current $1,176 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.252(a): An enclosed chute of wood, or equivalent material, was not used where materials were dropped more than 20 feet to points lying outside the exterior walls of the building(s):        a) On or about October 20, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by material and debris that was being thrown from the roof deck at an elevation of approximately 26 feet.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,352 · Current $1,176 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(a)(2): When cylinders were hoisted, they were not secured on a cradle, slingboard, or pallet.      a) On or about October 20, 2016, a 50 pound liquid petroleum (LP) gas cylinder was hoisted using a choker sling.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,352 · Current $1,176 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(g)(3): Torches were not lighted by friction lighters or other approved devices.     a) On or about October 20, 2016, a butane lighter was used to light torches.       No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Nov 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,115 · Current $2,057 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:       a) On or about October 20, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 26 feet while operating a manual material hoist to raise and lower materials and equipment to and from the edge of the roof 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 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,115 · Current $2,057 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system:       a)  On or about October 20, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 26 feet while performing manual roofing work activities without the use of fall protection or a warning line and safety monitoring system.       No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Nov 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,352 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(18): Body belts, harnesses, and components were used to hoist materials:     a) On or about October 20, 2016, fall protection components were used for hoisting materials.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 16, 2016

Abate by

Dec 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,940 · Current $1,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 and elevators. Where manufacturer's specifications are not available, the limitations assigned to the equipment were not based on the determinations of a professional engineer competent in the field:         a) On or about October 20, 2016, a manually operated material handling hoist at the roof edge was counterweighted with miscellaneous roofing materials and equipment, and not with approved counterweights.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,940 · Current $2,940

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:     a) On or about October 20, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 26 feet where a portable extension ladder was not extended at least three feet above the landing surface of the building.      No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Nov 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,703 · Current $2,344 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 or about October 20, 2016, employees were exposed to head injury while working without protective helmets in areas below hoisting and debris removal operation.      Brothers Roofing & Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.100 (a) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 771301, citation 2, item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on January 29, 2013, with respect to a worksite located at 2337 N. Campbell Ave., Chicago, Illinois.     Brothers Roofing & Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.100 (a) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 109799, citation 1, item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on December 28, 2011, with respect to a worksite located at 3857 N. Parkway Drive, Northbrook, Illinois.     No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Nov 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,231 · Current $4,015 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 or about October 20, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 26 feet while disposing of roofing materials and debris at the roof edge where fall protection had not been provided.     Brothers Roofing & Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 109799, citation 1, item 2, and was affirmed as a final order on December 28, 2011, with respect to a worksite located at 3857 N. Parkway Drive, Northbrook, Illinois.     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 16, 2016

Abate by

Nov 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,879 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(f)(1)(iii): Points of access, material handling areas, storage areas, and/or hoisting areas were not connected to the work area by an access path formed by two warning lines:     a) On or about October 20, 2016, access paths were not provided between the work areas and debris disposal areas, hoist areas, storage areas, and access points.     Brothers Roofing & Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.502 (f)(1)(iii) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 109799, citation 1, item 3b, and was affirmed as a final order on December 28, 2011, with respect to a worksite located at 3857 N. Parkway Drive, Northbrook, Illinois.      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.