OSHA Inspection: S & S LLC

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Abate by

Feb 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,755 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.   a) 306 N. Dilwyn Road Newark, DE 19711-  On or about July 21, 2021 it was determined  that the employer did not provide the necessary documentation which includes  the recordkeeping logs  [e.g. OSHA 300 and 300A documents]  within 4 business hours within of the inspection.

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Abate by

Feb 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.50(d)(1):  First aid supplies were not accessible to the employees at the site  a) 306 N. Dilwyn Road Newark, DE 19711 - On  or about July 21, 2021 it was determined that while performing the inspection, the employer failed to provide a first aid kit/supplies to employees conducting roofing operations.

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Abate by

Feb 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $0 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) 316 S. Dilwyn Road Newark, DE : On or about July 21, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that employees which were conducting residential roofing activities at approximately  12-15 feet above grade, were  wearing and/or had installed a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system.

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Abate by

Feb 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:  a) 306 S. Dilwyn Road Newark, DE: On or about July 21, 2021, the employer failed  to provide adequate training to employees exposed to fall hazards while engaged in residential roofing activities approximately 12-15-feet above grade.  Abatement Note: The training program must enable the employees to recognize the hazards of falling and must train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  Each employee must be trained by a competent person in the following: 1. The nature of fall hazards in the work area; 2. The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used; 3. The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used; 4. The role of each employee in the safety monitoring system when this system is used; 5. The limitations on the use of mechanical equipment during the performance of roofing work on low-sloped roofs; 6. The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and the erection of overhead protection; 7. The role of employees in fall protection plans; 8. The standards contained in this subpart. The employer must verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record that will contain 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.

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Abate by

Feb 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):  Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access.  a) 306 S. Dilwyn Road Newark, DE - On or about July 21, 2021 employees performing roof replacement activities used an aluminum extension ladder that did not extend at least three feet above the landing, exposing them to falls approximately a 12-15 foot above grade.

Issued

Jan 14, 2022

Abate by

Feb 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(6):  Ladders shall be used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement.  a) 306 S. Dilwyn Road Newark, DE: On or about July 21, 2021 ladders were being used on an unstable /unlevel surface [e.g. residential lawn] without being secured to prevent accidental displacement as required.