OSHA Inspection: JAMES SHELTON ROOFING, LLC

Issued

Jul 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,433 · Current $3,433

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a):Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  a.  On or about March 16, 2021, at the north and south side of building No. 7, the employer exposed employees to a struck-by hazard by falling objects, in that hardhats were not being utilized by employees picking up debris on the ground while other employees performed roof work above them.

Issued

Jul 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,433 · Current $3,433

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee use 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 March 16, 2021, at the north side of the building, the employer exposed employees to eye injuries by flying debris, in that one employee on the roof was using a pneumatic nail gun to install roofing material without wearing safety glasses.

Issued

Jul 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,583 · Current $3,777 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:  a.  On or about March 16, 2021, at the northside of building No. 7,  the employer did not ensure that two employees installing weather proofing material on a 4:12 pitch roof were protected from an 8-ft 4-in. fall hazard by the use of a fall protection system.  The employees were wearing body harnesses but not tied off.  b.  On or about March 16, 2021, at the eastside of building No. 7, the employer did not ensure that one employee installing the drip edge on a 4:12 pitch roof was protected from an 8-ft 4-in. fall hazard by the use of a fall protection system.  The employee was wearing a body harness but not tied-off.  c.  On or about March 16, 2021, at the southside of building No. 7,  the employer did not ensure that three employees performing roofing work on a 4:12 pitch roof had their personal fall arrest system setup correctly, in that their rope-grab and lanyards were setup close to the end of the lifeline, exposing to an 8-ft-4-inches fall hazard.    James Shelton Roofing, LLC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1216281, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on June 16, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 8300 Osceola Polk Line Rd., Davenport, FL 33896.

Issued

Jul 1, 2021

Abate by

Sep 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,583 · Current $3,777 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a.  On or about March 16, 2021, at the worksite on 4427 Emerson St., Jacksonville, FL, the employer had not trained employees performing roof work on a 4:12 pitch roof on the recognition of fall hazards and how to properly use and setup personal fall arrest systems.

Issued

Jul 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service:  a.  On or about March 16, 2021, at the southside of building No. 7, the employer did not inspect the personal fall arrest system prior to performing roofing work to make sure defective components were removed, in that one lifeline being used was severely damaged with broken and loose strands, exposing the employee to a potential fall hazard.