OSHA Inspection: JC EMPIRE ROOFING, INC.

Issued

Jul 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,102 · Current $2,871 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee was using 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.  a)  On May 17, 2022  employees who were required to use pneumatic nail guns to install roofing shingles, were not equipped with and required to wear eye protection.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,735 · Current $1,915 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:  a) On May 17, 2022 ladders used by employees to gain access to the working surface did not have its side rails extended at least 3 feet above the landed surface.

Issued

Jul 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,571 · Current $6,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b) (13):  The employer did not ensure that each employee engaged in residential roofing activities with unprotected sides and edges (6) feet or more above lower levels, was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system.   a) On May 17, 2022, employees engaged in residential roofing activities were exposed to falls of approximately 14 feet.  JC Empire Roofing Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or an equivalent standard 29 CFR (1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1581197, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on April 20, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 980 Bluff Ave.  Glencoe, IL. 60022.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 21, 2022

Abate by

Aug 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:  a) On May 17, 2022, the employer did not maintain records or certification of fall protection training for employees exposed to fall hazards.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).