OSHA Inspection: WAYNE ELLER

Issued

2019-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1989.00 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 March 13, 2019, located throughout the edge of a low slope commercial roof, employees were performing roofing work next to a warning line system installed inadequately or the use of personal fall arrest system was not utilized exposing employees to a fall hazard. Potential fall height measured to be 18'-2" with a roof pitch of 2 in 12.

Issued

2019-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1989.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(f)(1)(i): When mechanical equipment is not being used, the warning line shall be erected not less than 6 feet (1.8 m) from the roof edge.    On March 13, 2019, located throughout the edge of a low slope commercial roof, a warning line system was installed within 20" from the edge of the roof exposing employees to a fall hazard while performing roofing work. Potential fall height measured to be 18'-2" with a roof pitch of 2 in 12.