OSHA Inspection: ABOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Apr 10, 2018

Abate by

Apr 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s)  a) Georgetown Public Library - On or about November 6, 2017, the employer did not inspect the metal roof for slippery conditions, prior to engaging in roofing activities.

Issued

Apr 10, 2018

Abate by

Apr 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a) Georgetown Public Library - On or about November 6, 2017, the employer did not ensure that employees engaged in commercial roofing activities at heights of approximately 20 feet above grade were effectively protected from falls by conventional means or by the use of personal fall arrest systems (PFAS).

Issued

Apr 10, 2018

Abate by

Apr 27, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:   a) Georgetown Public Library - On or about November 6, 2017, the employer failed to train employees, engaged in commercial roofing activities approximately 20 feet above grade, on the hazards of falls and the procedures to be followed to minimize those hazards.    Abatement Note:  The training program must enable the employees to recognize the hazards of falling and must train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  Each employee must be trained by a competent person in the following:  1. The nature of fall hazards in the work area;  2. The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used;  3. The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used;  4. The role of each employee in the safety monitoring system when this system is used;  5. The limitations on the use of mechanical equipment during the performance of roofing work on low-sloped roofs;  6. The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and the erection of overhead protection;  7. The role of employees in fall protection plans;  8. The standards contained in this subpart.  The employer must verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record that will 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.