OSHA Inspection: DANNY MILLER

Issued

Mar 21, 2022

Abate by

Apr 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,051 · Current $2,051

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1):The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  A) Danny Miller dba D&A Roofing, 953 East 12th Street Erie, PA. On or about December 1, 2021, The company did not institute a safety/health programs for work operations in the construction industry.

Issued

Mar 21, 2022

Abate by

Apr 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,419 · Current $3,419

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(c):When employees were exposed to falling objects the employer did not implement falling object protection measusres noted in 29 CFR 1926.501(c)(1) through (c)(3):  a)Danny Miller dba D&A Roofing,  953 East 12th Street. Erie, PA. On or about December 1, 2021, falling object protection  was not utilized to protect employees from falling objects from the roof of the building.  Employees on the ground were exposed to struck-by hazards from items, including, but not limited to, metal sheeting, tools, and other equipment

Issued

Mar 21, 2022

Abate by

Apr 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $27,347 · Current $27,347

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.453(a)(2): Aerial lifts were "field modified" for uses other than those intended by the manufacturer, the modification had not been certified in writing by the manufacturer, or by any other equivalent entity, to be in conformity with all applicable provisions of ANSI A92.2-1969 and this section and to be at least as safe as the equipment was before modification:  a) Danny Miller dba D&A Roofing, 953 East 12th Street. Erie, PA. On or about December 1, 2021, employees are using a Genie aerial lift that was field modified for uses other than those intended by the manufacturer.  Modifications included an extended platform, made from boards, that was used to lift metal roofing sheets and other tools and equipment onto the roof.  This ongoing violation was most recently observed on December 1, 2021.  To abate this ongoing violation, written certification must be obtained from the manufacturer stating that the lift modification does not affect equipment safety.

Issued

Mar 21, 2022

Abate by

Apr 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $31,906 · Current $31,906

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:  a) Danny Miller dba D&A Roofing, 953 East 12th Street. Erie, PA. On or about December 1, 2021, employees are using a Genie aerial lift to access the roof of the industrial building to perform roof repairs 30 feet above ground level.  Employees who are elevated in the aerial lift are not using fall protection.  This ongoing violation was most recently observed on December 1, 2021.  To abate this ongoing violation, the employer must enforce the use of fall protection while employees are in the lift.

Issued

Mar 21, 2022

Abate by

Apr 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $31,906 · Current $31,906

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:  a) Danny Miller dba D&A Roofing, 953 East 12th Street. in Erie, PA. On or about December 1, 2021, employees are installing a metal roof on the industrial building, with a 6:12 pitch, 30 feet above the ground.  Fall protection is not being utilized by employees when conducting work on the roof.  This ongoing violation was most recently observed on December 1, 2021.  To abate this ongoing violation, the employer must enforce the use of fall protection when employees are working on the roof.   Danny Miller dba D&A Roofing was previously cited for a Willful Violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard, 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1543945, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 27, 2021, with respect to a worksite located at 1311 East Ave., Erie, PA 16507.  In addition, Danny Miller dba D&A Roofing was previously cited for a Willful Violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard, 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1471227, citation number 1, item number 1B and was affirmed as a final order on March 27, 2020, with respect to a worksite located at 201 W 26th St., Erie, PA 16508.  In addition, Danny Miller dba D&A Roofing was previously cited for a Willful Violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or its equivalent standard, 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1471227, citation number 1, item number 1B and was affirmed as a final order on March 27, 2020, with respect to a worksite located at 201 W 26th St., Erie, PA 16508.