OSHA Inspection: FRANK'S ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Nov 1, 2018

Abate by

Nov 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $1,663

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.   a) On or about July 25, 2018, at the above referenced inspection site, employees engaged in residential roofing activities were not protected from overhead hazards when required. The employer failed to ensure employees wore protective helmets (hard hats) while performing ground operations such as material handling, and clean-up. Employees were thereby exposed to struck-by hazards from falling / flying material, tools, and debris.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 1, 2018

Abate by

Nov 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $1,663

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a) On or about July 25, 2018, at the above referenced inspection site, employees engaged in residential roofing activities were not protected from falling / flying particles when required. The employer failed to ensure employees operating pneumatic nail guns wore eye protection while performing this task. Employees were thereby exposed to eye injuries from falling / flying particles.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 1, 2018

Abate by

Nov 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $1,663

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.  a) On or about July 25, 2018, at the above referenced inspection site, employees engaged in residential roofing activities were not protected from fall hazards. The employer failed to ensure employees wore Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS), or deployed other means of protection. Employees were thereby exposed to injury from falls of approximately 9 feet.     There is no abatement certification of documentation required for this item.