OSHA Inspection: ESTATE EXTERIORS INC.

Issued

Oct 19, 2020

Abate by

Nov 2, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,545 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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.  On or about October 5, 2020 employees engaged in residential roofing operations were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating circular saws and pneumatic nail guns without eye protection.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Oct 19, 2020

Abate by

Nov 2, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,817 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grab rail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder.  In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.    On or about October 5, 2020, at the above addressed jobsite, the portable ladder to access the front area roof did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards of approximately 10 feet, 6 inches.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 19, 2020

Abate by

Nov 2, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,906 · Current $5,000 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.    On or about October 5, 2020, employees were exposed to fall hazards approximately 23 feet 4 inches high while engaged in residential roofing activities.  Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing operations.        Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).  Estate Exteriors Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1447784, citation 1, item 2, and was affirmed as a final order on January 29, 2020, with respect to a worksite located at 1504 Parkside Dr., Bolingbrook, IL.