OSHA Inspection: VAM ROOFING LLC.

Issued

Jul 14, 2022

Abate by

Aug 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.  a) On or about  July 1, 2022, for the employees performing shingle installation work on a 4/12 pitch roof on the East and West side of a residential roof, the employer did not ensure that frequent and regular inspections were being performed by a competent person to ensure the job site, materials, and equipment such as residential fall protection systems and/or devices were being utilized. The potential fall height was measured to be 13 feet.

Issued

Jul 14, 2022

Abate by

Jul 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

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. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  a) On July 1, 2022, located throughout a residential roof on the East side, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while installing shingles on a roof while not utilizing any fall protection system. The potential fall height was measured to be 13' with a roof pitch of 4/12.  b) On July 1, 2022, located throughout a residential roof on the Wast side, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while installing shingles on a  roof while not utilizing any fall protection system. The potential fall height was measured to be 13' with a roof pitch of 4/12.