OSHA Inspection: MV ROOFING, LLC

Issued

Feb 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,048 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 November 19, 2020, located on the north side of a steep pitch residential roof, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while performing roofing work on a low pitch roof not utilizing any fall protection system. Potential fall height measured to be 10' with a roof pitch of 10 in 12.

Issued

Feb 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,048 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)  Guardrail systems;  (B)  Safety net systems; or  (C)  Personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems.  On November 19, 2020, located on a steep residential roof, employees were exposed to a fall hazard installing shingles onto a steep pitch roof, and that the employer failed to install a fall protection system prior to employees performing the roofing work. Potential fall height measured to be 10' with a roof pitch of 10 in 12.

Issued

Feb 19, 2021

Abate by

Apr 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,048 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.  On November 19, 2020, located on the north side of a residential roof, employees were exposed to a fall hazard removing shingles from a steep pitch and were not provided with training to recognize and minimize these hazards. Potential fall height was measured to be 10' with a roof pitch of 10 in 12.