OSHA Inspection: BUDGET ROOFING LLC

Issued

May 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,386 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 or about May 2, 2018, employees engaged in roofing activities at a residential home located at 1359 Prairie Lake Circle Neenah, WI 55956 were exposed to fall hazards of over 6 feet on an approximate 6:12 pitched roof without utilizing any form of fall protection.    Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.

Issued

May 11, 2018

Abate by

Jun 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,386 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  The employer did not provide a training program for employees exposed to fall hazards while engaged in roofing activities.  The employer shall certify the training with a record of the name of employee trained, date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer.

Issued

May 11, 2018

Abate by

Jun 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.  The employer did not provide a training program for employees using extension ladders and self-supporting ladders to access roofing surfaces during residential roofing activities.