OSHA Inspection: GGR ROOFING & REPAIR, INC.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $2,892

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.  a) Worksite, 5650 Sunrise Highway, Sayville, New York, commercial building roof:  Employees were working directly under ongoing roof replacement work and were not using head protection, on or about 12/16/19.  Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $2,892

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  a) Worksite, 5650 Sunrise Highway, Sayville, New York, commercial building: Employees performing roof removal were standing on top of a full 30 cubic yard roll-away dumpster approximately six and half feet high and were exposed to falling, on or about 12/16/2019.  Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $2,892

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels and 50-feet (15.25 m) wide or less, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety nets.  a) Worksite, 5650 Sunrise Highway, Sayville, New York, commercial building roof: Employees performing roofing work on the edge of a commercial building were exposed to falling, on or about 12/16/2019.  Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.  a) Worksite, 5650 Sunrise Highway, Sayville, New York: The employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees who are exposed to Karnak Professional 19 Grade Flashing Cement while performing roofing work, on or about 12/16/2019.  NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.  ABATEMENT NOTE:    The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:   a.     Labeling and other forms or warning: Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party; b.     A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's written Hazard Communication Program;    c.     Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all materials used by employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available all employee(s) on all shifts.    d.     The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least: Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.     The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.    The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information;   e.     Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program; and    f.      The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be made available upon request.    For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication Program must also specifically address how:    a)    Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job site will be provided to other employers in the event the other employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials. b)    The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies. c)     The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the workplace.