OSHA Inspection: PRO ROOFING AND CONTRACTING

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $1638.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.    On or about June 24, 2021, during the removal and installation of roofing material on a residential home located at 3673 West 130th St., Cleveland, Ohio, the employer did not ensure employees working from the roof were protected from fall hazards of approximately 19 to 25 feet by utilizing a guardrail system, safety net system and/or personal fall arrest system.

Issued

2021-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $730.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  On or about June 24, 2021 at the job site located at 3673 West 130th St., Cleveland, Ohio; during the installation of roofing material on a residential roof, the employer did not ensure portable ladders extend 3 feet above the upper landing surface.