OSHA Inspection: H & R ROOFING OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.

Issued

May 14, 2021

Abate by

Jun 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,218 · Current $2,414 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:    (a)H & R Roofing of South Dakota, Inc. at 1300 East Dike Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to March 22, 2021, the exposing employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while operating and working out of a JLG Aerial lift Model 400S with no personal fall arrest system being utilized by employees. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of over 20 feet.  Note:  As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system.  The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated

Issued

May 14, 2021

Abate by

Jun 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,505 · Current $3,379 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems:  (a)H & R Roofing of South Dakota, Inc. at 1300 East Dike Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to March 22, 2021, the exposing employer did not ensure employees  were protected from fall hazards. Employees were conducting metal roof deck installation on a systems-engineered metal building and were not protected from fall hazards. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet.

Issued

May 14, 2021

Abate by

Jul 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.761(b): The employer did not train each employee exposed to a fall hazard in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.761:  (a)H&R Roofing of South Dakota, Inc. at 1300 East Dike Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57104:  On or about and at times prior to March 22, 2021, the exposing employer did not ensure employees were trained regarding steel erection activities prior to working from heights. This condition exposed employees to fall hazard of approximately 20 feet.  Abatement Note: The following provisions supplement the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.21 regarding the hazards addressed in this subpart.  (a)  Training personnel. Training required by this section shall be provided by a qualified person(s).  (b)  Fall hazard training. The employer shall provide a training program for all employees exposed to fall hazards. The program shall include training and instruction in the following areas:  1)	The recognition and identification of fall hazards in the work area; 2)	The use and operation of guardrail systems (including perimeter safety cable systems), personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, fall restraint systems, safety net systems, and other protection to be used; 3)	The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used; 4)	The procedures to be followed to prevent falls to lower levels and through or into holes and openings in walking/working surfaces and walls; and 5)	The fall protection requirements of this subpart.  (c) A qualified person means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.