OSHA Inspection: HAMBY CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING, INC.

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,326 · Current $1,996 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  a. On or about June 5, 2018 three employees were working on the rooftop of a one story 4:12 pitch commercial structure and were not protected by any means of personal fall protection, guardrails or safety nets, exposing them to falls in excess of 11 feet to the ground below.

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Aug 13, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): A safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard:   a. On or about June 5, 2018 at the workplace, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained Which addressed the basic elements.         1.  Management Commitment and Leadership                       A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to                         employees.             B.  Program Reviewed Annually.             C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in                    meetings.             D.  Adequate commitment of resources.             E.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.             F.  Management observations of safety rules.            2.  Assignment of Responsibility                    A.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable.             B. Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities                    understood.            C.  Employees adherence to safety rules.            3.  Identification and Control of Hazards                      A.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.             B.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering                   Controls).                     C.  Action taken to address hazards.             D.  Safety Committee, where appropriate.             E.  Technical reference materials available.            4.  Training and Education                      A.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.             B.  Specialized training taken when needed.             C.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and                      effective.            5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis                     A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.             B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes,                    propose corrective action.             C.  Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar                   causes; corrective action initiated.            6.  First Aid and Medical Assistance                A.  First aid supplies and medical services available.             B.  Employees informed of medical results.             C.  Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.