OSHA Inspection: IDDINGS BROTHERS LLC

Issued

Feb 14, 2019

Abate by

Apr 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,580 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):     a) Garage Roof - A employee was exposed to fall hazards from 10 to 20 feet when he did not use fall protection while working the roof, on or about September 26th, 2018.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 14, 2019

Abate by

Mar 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $2,559 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:    a) Garage Roof - The employer did not train an employee to recognize the hazards of falling prior to assigning the employee to perform roofing work on a residential project with an approximate ten (10) foot fall hazard, on or about September 26th, 2018.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 14, 2019

Abate by

Apr 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,580 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(3): Ladders were loaded beyond their manufacturer's rated capacity:    a) Garage Roof - An employee accessing the second story roof from the first story roof was exposed to fall hazards from using a ladder that was rated for less than the intended load, on or about September 26th, 2018.    NOTE:  The maximum intended load, as defined in 1910.21(b), includes the total load (weight and force) of the employee and all tools, equipment, and materials being carried.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 14, 2019

Abate by

Apr 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,580 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Unsecured ladder(s) were used on surfaces that were not stable and level:    a) Garage Roof - An employee accessing the second story roof from the first story roof was exposed to fall hazards from using a ladder on the approximate 5x12 pitch roof without securing the ladder, on or about September 26th, 2018.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 14, 2019

Abate by

Apr 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,580 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employees  using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:    a) Ground Ladder - An employee accessing the first story roof from the ground was exposed to fall hazards from carrying a bundle of shingles weighing approximately 70 pounds, up the ladder, on or about September 26th, 2018.    b) Roof Ladder - An employee accessing the second story roof from the first story roof was exposed to fall hazards from carrying a bundle of shingles weighing approximately 70 pounds, up the ladder, on or about September 26th, 2018.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 14, 2019

Abate by

Mar 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including 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.  a) Garage Roof - The employer did not prepare a fall protection certification record for an employee who was performing roofing activities and who was exposed to an approximate ten (10) foot fall hazard, on or about September 26th, 2018.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladders were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after an occurrence that could affect their safe use  a) Truck Ladders - An employees used a ladder that was missing required warning labels, on or about September 26th, 2018.  No abatement certification or documentation required.