OSHA Inspection: JRR ROOFING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS, LLC.

Issued

2019-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3410.00 · Current $1500.00 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.     a) On July 25, 2019, located on a residential roof, the employer did not ensure employees exposed to 11 feet 5 inch fall hazard were provided with fall protection while performing roof repairs.

Issued

2019-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3410.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(a)(2): Employers shall provide and install all fall protection systems required by this subpart for an employee, and shall comply with all other pertinent requirements of this subpart before that employee begins the work that necessitates the fall protection.    a) On July 25, 2019, the employer did not provide and/or install a fall protection system for employees while conducting roof repair and installation on a residential roof.

Issued

2019-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3410.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.    a) On July 25, 2019, the employer did not provide a training program for employees who were exposed to fall hazards while repairing a residential roof.