OSHA Inspection: VICOS ROOFING

Issued

Mar 2, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $4,048

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a. On or about November 22, 2019, the employer failed to maintain a safety and health program to address hazards such as fall protection during roofing activities.

Issued

Mar 2, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  a. On or about November 22, 2019, the employer failed to instruct each employee in the avoidance of unsafe conditions while performing roofing activities.

Issued

Mar 2, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a. On or about November 22, 2019, the employer allowed the employees to operate a pneumatic nail gun without the use of eye protection, thereby exposing the employees to an eye injury.

Issued

Mar 2, 2020

Abate by

Mar 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $0 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 or about November 22, 2019, employees were conducting roofing activities from elevated heights without fall protection, thereby exposing employees to an approximately 10 foot fall hazard.