OSHA Inspection: RMP HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPERTS LLC

Issued

May 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $1,119 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access:  15 Mallowhill Rd., Springfield, MA: On or about February 17, 2022, an employee performing  roofing work was observed climbing an aluminum extension ladder that  the employer did not ensure was positioned so that the ladder extended 3 feet past the upper landing surface (roof).   Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d) (1).

Issued

May 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(5)(i):Non-self-supporting ladders were used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder was  greater than one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support):  15 Mallowhill Rd., Springfield, MA: On or about February 17, 2022, the employer had not ensured that an employee using  a portable extension ladder to access an upper level was installed in manner in which the working angle did not exceed a ratio of 4:1 or one quarter the working length of the ladder. The ladder was set up at a 2.6:4 angle exposing employees to ladder displacement and fall from height hazards.  Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29CFR1903.19 (d) (1).

Issued

May 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(12):Ladders did not have nonconductive siderails when they were used where the employee or the ladder could contact exposed energized electrical equipment:  15 Mallowhill Rd., Springfield, MA: On or about February 17, 2022, an employee was observed climbing on an aluminum ladder which the employer allowed to be set less that 7 feet from the live, uninsulated house electrical service drop entrance cable.  Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29CFR1903.19 (d) (1).

Issued

May 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,701 · Current $2,238 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  15 Mallowhill Rd., Springfield, MA: On or about February 17, 2022, an employee was observed working on a residential structure engaged in roofing activities (caulking chimney) with unprotected sides and edges greater than 10 feet above the  ground and was not protected by either guard rails, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems exposing him to fall hazards.  Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29CFR1903.19 (d)(1).  RMP Home Improvement Experts, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b)13, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1519043 , citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/22/2021, with respect to a workplace located at  86-88 Jasper St., Springfield, MA.