OSHA Inspection: SIMPSON ROOFING AND SIDING, LLC

Issued

Sep 16, 2021

Abate by

Nov 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $4,096

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(a)(1):No employer shall permit an employee to work in such proximity to any part of an electric power circuit that the employee could contact the electric power circuit in the course of work, unless the employee is protected against electric shock by deenergizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means.  a) On 08/03/2021, located on the northeast side of a residential roof, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while engaged in roofing activities near unprotected energized service lines.

Issued

Sep 16, 2021

Abate by

Nov 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $4,096

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. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  a) On July 30, 2021, located on the northeast side of a residential low pitch roof, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while engaged in roofing activities not utilizing any fall protection system. Potential fall height measured to be 10'-4". Roof pitch measured to be 4 in 12.

Issued

Sep 16, 2021

Abate by

Nov 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $4,096

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(a)(2):Employers shall provide and install all fall protection systems required by this subpart for an employee, and shall comply with all other pertinent requirements of this subpart before that employee begins the work that necessitates the fall protection.