OSHA Inspection: RAW SOLUTIONS, LTD

Issued

May 18, 2021

Abate by

May 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,653 · Current $1,327 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(a)(1):Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:  RAW Solutions, Ltd, at the worksite located at 5665 Liberty Ave. in Vermillion, Ohio:  On or about April 6, 2021, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from live conductors of an energized electrical service line.  Employees performing roofing operations within proximity of the 220V energized electrical service line were exposed to electrical shock injuries.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

May 18, 2021

Abate by

May 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,316 · Current $1,658 Reduced

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, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system.  Or, on roofs 50-feet (15.25 m) or less in width, each employee was not protected by use of a monitoring system.  RAW Solutions, Ltd, at the worksite located at 5665 Liberty Ave. in Vermillion, Ohio:  On or about April 6, 2021, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falls of up to approximately 15 feet while performing roofing operations on a commercial structure.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.