OSHA Inspection: SWIRSKY ROOFING, LLC

Issued

2022-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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.  On or about February 23, 2022, during the roofing operations of a residential structure located at 4750 Walworth Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102; the employer did not ensure that employees on the walking/working surface were protected from a fall of 21.1 feet by utilizing guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.

Issued

2022-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  On or about February 23, 2022, during the roofing operations of a residential structure located at 4750 Walworth Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102; the employer exposed employees to a fall hazard by not ensuring the side rails of the portable ladder being used for roof access, extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface.