OSHA Inspection: R & F ROOFING SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Sep 26, 2018

Abate by

Oct 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,878 · Current $2,927 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met(Construction Reference: 1926.59):    On or about August 9, 2018, at 200 Hypoluxo Road, Hypoluxo, FL 33462, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees performing asphaltic shingles roofing installations, and who were required to work with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Oxidized Asphalt, Asphalt Fumes (Carcinogen) and Hydrogen Sulfide.

Issued

Sep 26, 2018

Abate by

Oct 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  On or about August 9, 2018, at jobsite located 200 Hypoluxo Road, Hypoluxo, FL 33462, the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals for employees performing asphaltic shingles roofing installations, and who were required to work with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Oxidized Asphalt, Asphalt Fumes (Carcinogen) and Hydrogen Sulfide.

Issued

Sep 26, 2018

Abate by

Oct 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,878 · Current $2,927 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact.    On or about August 9, 2018, at jobsite located 200 Hypoluxo Road, Hypoluxo, FL 33462, the employer did not select and/or provide appropriate hand protection nor ensured the use of eye protection for employees who were performing asphaltic shingles roofing installations, and who were required to work with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Oxidized Asphalt, Asphalt Fumes (Carcinogen) and Hydrogen Sulfide.

Issued

Sep 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $3,415 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 shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems.    On or about August 9, 2018, at jobsite location 200 Hypoluxo Road, Hypoluxo, FL 33462, employees exposed to a fall hazard were engaged in removing and installing asphalt roofing materials and/or equipment at approximately 20-feet above ground level, without the means of fall protection.

Issued

Sep 26, 2018

Abate by

Oct 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $3,415 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii).    On or about August 9, 2018, at jobsite located 200 Hypoluxo Road, Hypoluxo, FL 33462, employees while removing and installing asphalt roofing materials and/or equipment were exposed to approximately 20 feet above ground level on a 5:12 sloped roof fall hazard, the employer had not provided the employees with training by a competent person who was qualified (capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them) who was qualified (recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or extensive knowledge, training, and experience, and demonstrated ability); so as to 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.