OSHA Inspection: PROFESSIONAL ROOFING SERVICE INC

Issued

Jun 25, 2021

Abate by

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,926

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   (a) On or about May 29, 2021, the employer did not ensure that each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels were protected by guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems. Employees of Professional Roofing Service, Inc., were exposed to fall hazards greater than 24 feet, while engaged in residential roofing activities. Employees were not using fall protection equipment.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 25, 2021

Abate by

Jul 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,926

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:   (a) On or about May 29, 2021, the employer did not ensure that portable ladders used to access an upper landing surface had side rails that extended at least 3 feet above the landing surface. Employees of Professional Roofing Service, Inc ., were exposed to fall hazards greater than 24 feet, while using a ladder that did not extend at least 3 feet  past the landing surface and was not secure to the structure.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").