OSHA Inspection: ROSS ROOFING

Issued

2019-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3410.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    At this commercial site: On November 5, 2019, and at times prior thereto, employees installing metal sheeting at heights greater than 10 feet did not have a fall protection system in place.

Issued

2019-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1705.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:    At this commercial site: On November 5, 2019, employees were exposed to fall hazards, when using a ladder that was less than 3 feet above the upper landing surface, while gaining access to the roof.