OSHA Inspection: COMBS CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Nov 27, 2017

Abate by

Jan 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.   On October 19, 2017 located on the north east side of a commercial structure, an employee was observed kneeling on a low pitch roof installing metal flashing to the exterior structure while not utilizing an adequate fall protection system. Potential fall height was measured to be 14'-5" with a roof pitch of 4/12.  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

Nov 27, 2017

Abate by

Jan 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain 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. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  On October 19, 2017 an employee was observed kneeling on a low pitch commercial roof installing metal flashing to a commercial structure while not utilizing any personal fall arrest system in that the employer did not have a written certification record to verify the employee had been trained in fall protection. Potential fall height was measured to be 14'-5" with a roof pitch of 4/12.  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.