OSHA Inspection: POPPLETON CREEK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC

Issued

2023-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(10):Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels, was not 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.  Or, on roofs 50-feet (15.25 m) or less in width, each employee was not protected by use of a monitoring system:  On or about October 13, 2022,  on the east side roof of a residential structure located at 950 Kanner Highway, Townhouse 136, in Stuart, Florida, an employee performing roof work on a low slope roof was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 8 feet, 7 inches while not being protected from falling to the lower level.

Issued

2023-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  On or about October 13, 2022,  on site of a residential structure located at 950 Kanner Highway, Townhouse 136, in Stuart, Florida, an employee performing roof work while on a low slope roof was exposed to a fall of approximately 8 feet, 7 inches prior to the employer providing him with training for the hazards associated falls and the procedures to protect himself.

Issued

2023-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(4):Ladders were used for purposes other than the purposes for which they were designed:  On or about October 13, 2022,  on the east exterior corner roof edge of a residential structure located at 950 Kanner Highway, Townhouse 136, in Stuart, Florida, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 8 feet, 7 inches when utilizing an A-frame (step) ladder that was folded, leaning against the structure and used as a single ladder.

Issued

2023-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1060(a):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards:  On or about October 13, 2022,  on site of a residential structure located at 950 Kanner Highway, Townhouse 136, in Stuart, Florida, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 8 feet, 7 inches while gaining access to a low slope roof utilizing an A-frame (step) ladder prior to the employer providing him with training for the hazards associated with and the proper use and selection of ladders.

Issued

2023-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(22):Employees  using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:  On or about October 13, 2022,  on the east exterior corner roof edge of a residential structure located at 950 Kanner Highway, Townhouse 136, in Stuart, Florida, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 8 feet, 7 inches when climbing an A-frame (step) ladder while carrying tools and equipment.

Issued

2023-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1):The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part:  On or about October 13, 2022,  on site of a residential structure located at 950 Kanner Highway, Townhouse 136, in Stuart, Florida, an employee was exposed to fall hazards from a roof and ladder prior to the employer initiating a safety program that enable employees to recognize the hazards associated with the work and in the methods to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.