OSHA Inspection: GALDIN RESTORATIONS, LLC

Issued

Sep 20, 2017

Abate by

Nov 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,902 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.    On August 1, 2017, located on throughout a commercial roof structure, employees were installing roofing shingles on a steep pitch roof as there were no frequent and regular inspections being performed by a competent person to ensure the job-site, materials and equipment such as a fall protection systems and/or devices were being maintained and utilized in a safe condition.    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, or written records.

Issued

Sep 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $1,902 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): "Steep roofs." Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    Located throughout a commercial roof structure, employees were observed installing shingles on a steep pitch roof while not utilizing an adequate fall protection system. Potential Fall Heights were measured to be 12'-9" with a roof pitch of 6/12.