OSHA Inspection: TIM COX

Issued

Jun 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  On April 26, 2018 located throughout a residential roof, employees were observed removing shingles from a steep pitch roof exposed to a fall hazard while not utilizing a fall protection system. Potential fall height was measured to be 22'-6" with a roof pitch of 6/12.

Issued

Jun 1, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $0 Reduced

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 April 26, 2018 located throughout a residential roof, employees were observed removing shingles on a steep pitch roof not utilizing any personal fall arrest system in that the employer did not have written certification to verify employees had been trained in fall protection. Potential fall height measured to be 22'-6" with a roof pitch of 6/12.  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.