OSHA Inspection: PROFESSIONAL SEALANT, INC.

Issued

Jan 16, 2019

Abate by

Feb 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.    On December 3, 2018 located on an exterior residential structure, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while standing at the edge on a low pitch residential roof caulking windows as there were no frequent and regular inspections being performed by a competent person to ensure the job-site, materials and equipment such as residential fall protection systems and/or devices were being maintained and utilized in a safe condition. Potential fall height measured to be 19'-9" with a roof pitch measured to be 2 in 12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jan 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,940 Reduced

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 unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.    On December 3, 2018 located on an exterior residential structure, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard after exiting an aerial lift onto a low pitch roof caulking windows while wearing a harness not attached to an anchorage point. The potential fall height was measured to be 19-9 with roof pitch of 2 in 12.