OSHA Inspection: HORCH ROOFING, INC.

Issued

2022-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $5076.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(11): Each employee, on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  Bank Roof - On or about September 14, 2021, six employees were performing roofing activities with no fall protection with a fall height of approximately 12 feet from the eve to the ground below.

Issued

2022-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $3626.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment  were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee:  Bank Roof - On or about September 16, 2021, the anchorages, used to attach personal fall arrest equipment for employees performing roofing activities with a fall height of approximately 12 feet, were not securely fastened to the roof and would not support at least 5000 pounds.

Issued

2022-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $3626.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(16)(iii): Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, were not rigged such that an employee could not free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m) nor contact any lower level:  Bank Roof - On or about September 16, 2021, the personal fall arrest systems, of employees performing roofing activities on a roof with a fall height of approximately 12 feet, were not rigged to prevent a free fall of more than 6 feet.

Issued

2022-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $3626.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body harness was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head:  Bank Roof - On or about September 16, 2021, employees, performing roofing activities with a fall height of approximately 12 feet,  did not attach their fall arrest components to a point in the center of their back, near shoulder level.

Issued

2022-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5801.00 · Current $2901.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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:  Bank Roof - On or about September 16, 2021, employees, operating DeWalt hammer tackers, were not using appropriate eye protection.