OSHA Inspection: ROBERT CUNNINGHAM

Issued

2017-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $2000.00 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) 3000 Washington St: On January 25, 2017 and times prior, employees  were exposed to a fall of 23 feet eave to ground while installing rubber and ISO installation on the edge of a commercial roof.  Employees were not protected from falling by a guardrail system, warning lines and safety monitoring system, or a personal fall arrest system.    b) 3000 Washington St: On January 27, 2017 and times prior, employees were exposed to a fall of 23 feet eave to ground while installing metal work around the edge of a commercial roof measuring 100 feet wide by 160 feet long.  Employees utilized a safety monitor but did not install a warning line system.

Issued

2017-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain an safety and health program as may be necessary to comply with the General safety and health provisions covered in 29 CFR 1926.20.    (a) 3000 Washington St: On or about January 27, and times prior, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements.    1.  Management Commitment and Leadership  A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.  B.  Program Reviewed Annually.  C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings.  D.  Adequate commitment of resources.  E.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.  F.  Management observations of safety rules.      2.  Assignment of Responsibility      A.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable.  B.  Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.  C.  Employees adherence to safety rules.      3.  Identification and Control of Hazards  A.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.  B.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, and Engineering Controls).  C.  Action taken to address hazards.  D.  Safety Committee, where appropriate.  E.  Technical reference materials available.      4.  Training and Education  A.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.  B.  Specialized training taken when needed.  C.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.      5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis  A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.  B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes, and propose corrective action.  C.  Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action initiated.      6.  First Aid and Medical Assistance  A.  First aid supplies and medical services available.  B.  Employees informed of medical results.  C.  Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.

Issued

2017-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:    a) 3000 Washington St: On or about January 27, 2017 and times prior, employees used 8 foot step ladder, that was positioned on the lower roof, to gain access to the upper section of roof.  The position of the ladder required employees to climb onto or off of the ladder from the side and was not secured to prevent against a sideways motion.