OSHA Inspection: WOODS ROOFING, INC.

Issued

Sep 14, 2017

Abate by

Sep 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,500 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 August 22, 2017, employees performing roofing work were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 14.5 feet and 22.5 feet.      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

Sep 14, 2017

Abate by

Sep 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,500 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:       a)  On August 22, 2017, employees were observed climbing a material hoist which was not designed for use as a ladder.    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

Sep 14, 2017

Abate by

Sep 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigged support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder:     a)  On August 22, 2017, an extension ladder used by employees to gain access to the working surface did not have its side rails extended at least 3 feet above the surface.   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

Sep 14, 2017

Abate by

Oct 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1):  The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:    a)  On August 22, 2017, the employer did not maintain records or certification of fall protection training for employees exposed to fall hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).