OSHA Inspection: GUELSIN LIMA DBA EXTREME ROOFING AND SIDING LLC

Issued

2022-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6381.00 · Current $6381.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(16): Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, shall be rigged such that an employee can neither free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m), nor contact any lower level.  a) 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River NJ:  Personal fall arrest system did not protect employees from fall hazards as lifelines utilized were rigged such that employees could free fall approximately 30 feet and could contact lower levels. Condition observed on or about 07/09/2022.

Issued

2022-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6381.00 · Current $6381.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access.   a) 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River NJ: Employee using a portable extension ladder was exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30 feet as the ladder side rails did not extend 3ft above the upper landing surface. 1926.1053 states that "when such an extension ladder 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 subrail shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder." Condition observed on or about 07/09/2022.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.19, within 30 days, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of the type of head protection provided and the steps taken to enforce use of appropriate head protection where employees are exposed to possible danger of head injuries.

Issued

2022-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6381.00 · Current $6381.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(21): Each employee did not use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when progressing up and/or down the ladder.    a) 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River NJ:  An employee descending  a portable extension ladder was exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30 feet as 3 points of contact was not utilized. Condition observed on or about 7/9/2022.

Issued

2022-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $63812.00 · Current $63812.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, was not protected by protective helmets.    Guilsen Lima dba Extreme Roofing and Siding LLC does not ensure that employees use appropriate head protection while engaged in residential construction activities. This violation was most recently observed, on or about 07/06/2022, at 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River, NJ/Roof, where employees #1, #2 #3 and #4 were exposed to overhead impact hazards, while engaged in the staging of roofing materials on a 6 on 12 pitch roof. The roofing materials were boomed overhead and placed on the roof using an articulating knuckle boom crane with a fork attachment. The employees were not provided with any protective helmet or any other appropriate head protection or head protective device.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within 30 days, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of the type of head protection provided and the steps taken to enforce use of appropriate head protection where employees are exposed to possible danger of head injuries.

Issued

2022-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $54694.00 · Current $54694.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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.    Guilsen lima dba Extreme Roofing and Siding LLC does not ensure that employees use appropriate eye protection while engaged in residential roofing activities. This violation was most recently observed, on or about 07/07/2022 and 7/9/2022, at 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River, NJ/Roof where employees #1, #2, and #4 were exposed to eye loss/eye injuries from flying objects, while using a Metabo pneumatic nail gun to install roof shingles.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.19, within 30 days, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of the type of eye protection provided and the steps taken to enforce use of appropriate eye protection where employees are exposed to possible danger of eye injuries.

Issued

2022-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $63812.00 · Current $63812.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  Guelsin Lima dba Extreme Roofing and Siding LLC does not ensure that employees use appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about 07/06/2022, at 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River, NJ/Roof. The employee #1, was engaged in removal and staging of roofing materials on a 6 on 12 pitch roof and was not protected from fall hazards of approximately 30 ft to the asphalt below. The employee wore an inadequate personal fall arrest harness and was not utilizing a lanyard, anchor point, or a lifeline.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within 30 days, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of the type of head protection provided and the steps taken to enforce use of appropriate fall protection where employees are exposed to possible danger of fall hazards.

Issued

2022-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $63812.00 · Current $63812.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  Guelsin Lima dba Extreme Roofing and Siding LLC does not ensure that employees use appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about 07/06/2022, at 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River, NJ/Roof. The employee #4 was engaged in removal and staging of roofing materials and the installation of tar paper on a 6 on 12 pitch roof was not protected from fall hazards of approximately 30 ft to the asphalt below.  The employee wore an inadequate personal fall arrest harness and was not using a lanyard, anchor point, or a lifeline.   Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within 30 days, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of the type of head protection provided and the steps taken to enforce use of appropriate fall protection where employees are exposed to possible danger of fall hazards.

Issued

2022-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $63812.00 · Current $63812.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  Guelsin Lima dba Extreme Roofing and Siding LLC does not ensure that employees use appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about 07/06/2022, at 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River, NJ/Roof. The employee #3 was engaged in removal and staging of roofing materials on a 6 on 12 pitch roof was not protected from fall hazards of approximately 30 ft to the asphalt below. The employee wore an inadequate personal fall arrest harness and was not using a lanyard, anchor point, or a lifeline.   Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within 30 days, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of the type of head protection provided and the steps taken to enforce use of appropriate fall protection where employees are exposed to possible danger of fall hazards.

Issued

2022-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $63812.00 · Current $63812.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  Guelsin Lima dba Extreme Roofing and Siding LLC does not ensure that employees use appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about 07/06/2022, at 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River, NJ/Roof. The employee #2 was engaged in the installation of roofing materials on a 6 on 12 pitch roof was not protected from fall hazards of approximately 30 ft to the asphalt below. The employee wore an inadequate personal fall arrest harness and was not using a lanyard, anchor point, or a lifeline.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within 30 days, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of the type of head protection provided and the steps taken to enforce use of appropriate fall protection where employees are exposed to possible danger of fall hazards.

Issued

2022-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $63812.00 · Current $63812.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  Guelsin Lima dba Extreme Roofing and Siding LLC does not ensure that employees use appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about 07/07/2022, at 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River, NJ/Roof. The employee #1 was engaged in installation of roofing materials on a 6 on 12 pitch roof was not protected from fall hazards of approximately 30 ft to the asphalt below. The employee wore an inadequate personal fall arrest harness and was not using a lanyard, anchor point, or a lifeline.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within 30 days, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of the type of head protection provided and the steps taken to enforce use of appropriate fall protection where employees are exposed to possible danger of fall hazards.

Issued

2022-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $63812.00 · Current $63812.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):     Guelsin Lima dba Extreme Roofing and Siding LLC does not ensure that employees use appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about 07/07/2022, at 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River, NJ/Roof. The employee #2 was engaged in installation of roofing materials on a 6 on 12 pitch roof was not protected from fall hazards of approximately 30 ft to the asphalt below. The employee wore an inadequate personal fall arrest harness and was not using a lanyard, anchor point, or a lifeline.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within 30 days, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of the type of head protection provided and the steps taken to enforce use of appropriate fall protection where employees are exposed to possible danger of fall hazards.

Issued

2022-12-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $63812.00 · Current $63812.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  Guelsin Lima dba Extreme Roofing and Siding LLC does not ensure that employees use appropriate fall protection while engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels. This violation was most recently observed, on or about 07/09/2022, at 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River, NJ/Roof. The employee #3 was positioned on the on a 6 on 12 pitch roof retrieving a tube of caulk and not protected from fall hazards of approximately 30 ft to the asphalt below. The employee was not using any means of a fall protection system.   Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within 30 days, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of the type of head protection provided and the steps taken to enforce use of appropriate fall protection where employees are exposed to possible danger of fall hazards.