OSHA Inspection: KERKAN ROOFING, INC.

Issued

Feb 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,282 · Current $4,500 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 18, 2018 located on the east side of a low slope pitch commercial roof, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while performing roofing work as there were no frequent and regular inspections being performed by a competent person to ensure the job-site, materials and equipment such as fall protection systems and/or devices were being maintained and utilized in a safe condition. Potential fall height measured to be 14'-10" with a roof pitch of 2/12.    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

Feb 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,282 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): "Roofing work on Low-slope roofs." Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system. Or, on roofs 50-feet (15.25 m) or less in width (see Appendix A to subpart M of this part), the use of a safety monitoring system alone [i.e. without the warning line system] is permitted.    On December 18, 2018 located on the east side of a low slope pitch commercial roof, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while performing roofing work wearing a harness and lanyard that was not attached to a rope and anchor system. Potential fall height measured to be 14'-10". Roof pitch was measured to be 2/12.