OSHA Inspection: NASS ROOFING LLC

Issued

Jan 24, 2022

Abate by

Mar 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $349 · Current $250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1): Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.   a.  On or about June 16, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite, employees had been provided fall protection training, however, the employer failed to keep a written certification of record.  Citation Number          Item Number           Abatement Date 0200111/16/2021

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,511 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:(a)  a.  On or about June 16, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee working on the ground, below roofing activities, was not wearing a hard hat to protect against falling materials and debris.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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 June 16, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee using pneumatic nail guns was not wearing safety glasses, thereby exposing employee to hazards associated with eye injuries.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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 June 16, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing residential roofing operations, ten (10) feet seven (7) inches above the ground, were not protected from falls, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards.  b.  On or about June 16, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing residential roofing operations, eighteen (18) feet above the ground, were not protected from falls, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,511 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and/or bottom of (a) ladder(s) was not kept clear:(a)   a.  On or about June 16, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards when the ladder used to access the roof had a shingle hoist attached, there-by exposing employees to fall hazards from hoist on the bottom of the ladder.

Issued

Sep 28, 2021

Abate by

Nov 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer.  a.  On or about June 16, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite, employees had been provided fall protection training, however, the employer failed to keep a written certification of record.