OSHA Inspection: HORSES ROOFING, LLC

Issued

2017-03-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $3803.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person:  (a)  On or about February 21, 2017, an employee was exposed to injuries from falls, while conducting roofing activities on a roof in excess of six feet from the lower working surface, utilizing a personal fall protection system where the anchor was inadequately installed, resulting in the anchor pulling out of the roof sheathing when the employee's weight was applied on the anchor.