OSHA Inspection: ROOF X, INC.

Issued

Apr 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $3,297 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a. On or about March 7, 2017, employees using nail guns to install roof shingles were not wearing eye protection, exposing themselves to being struck by flying debris or nails.

Issued

Apr 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,295 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 March 7, 2017, roof area, five employees installing roof shingles on a 3:12 pitch roof system were not protected from falling 8.5 feet by a fall protection system.

Issued

Apr 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,295 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:    a. On or about March 7, 2017, employees were using a Werner 22 feet extension ladder to gain access and exit from the roof.  The ladder was not extended 3 feet and was not secured to prevent accidental displacement. The employees were exposed to fall hazards.