OSHA Inspection: GRIFFITTS EXTERIOR HOME DESIGNS, INC.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3126.00 · Current $1875.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(f)(1): Warning lines were not erected around all sides of the roof work area:    On or about September 27, 2018, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 27 feet and warning lines were not erected on the southwest corner of the building.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(f)(1)(i): When no mechanical equipment was being used the warning line was not erected at least 6 feet (1.8m) from the roof edge:  On or about September 27, 2018, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 27 feet and warning lines were not erected six feet or more from the roof edge on the east section of the building.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3126.00 · Current $1875.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(h)(1)(iii): The safety monitor was not on the same walking/working surface and within visual sighting distance of the employee being monitored.    On or about September 27, 2018, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 27 feet and the safety monitor was not on the same waking/working surface as employees being monitored.

Issued

2019-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6252.00 · Current $3750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):    On or about September 27, 2018, employees were exposed to fall hazards approximately 27 feet to a lower level and the employer did not ensure frequent and regular inspections of the site were performed by a competent person.    GRIFFITTS EXTERIOR HOME DESIGNS, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1329970, CITATION 1, ITEM NUMBER 1a, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1001 N 9TH STREET, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62701.