OSHA Inspection: F&M SERVICES GROUP, LLC

Issued

Apr 17, 2023

Abate by

May 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1):It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a. On or about February 9, 2023, F&M Services Group, LLC located at 3414 Noreen Drive, Columbus, OH 43221: The employer did not initiate and maintain safety and health programs for employees  removing/installing roofing shingles, thereby exposing employees to the hazards  associated with performing roofing work such as but not limited to falls and struck-by.

Issued

Apr 17, 2023

Abate by

May 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.   a. On or about February 9, 2023, F&M Services Group, LLC located at 3414 Noreen Drive, Columbus, OH 43221: The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the work environment. Employees removing/installing roofing shingles were not provided training to recognize, control or eliminate hazards associated with, prior to performing roofing work. The following condition exposed employees to fall hazards between 7 and 19 feet and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 17, 2023

Abate by

Apr 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses 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 or about February 9, 2023, F&M Services Group, LLC located at 3414 Noreen Drive, Columbus, OH 43221: The  employer did not ensure that roofers installing shingles using pneumatic nail guns wore eye protection thereby exposing them to struck-by hazards to the eyes.

Issued

Apr 17, 2023

Abate by

Apr 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $0 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. 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 or about February 9, 2023, F&M Services Group, LLC located at 3414 Noreen Drive, Columbus, OH 43221: The employer did not ensure employees engaged in residential construction activities six feet or more above lower level were protected from falls. Roofers were performing  re-roof activities at heights that varied from 7 to 19 feet without any form fall protection/prevention being used. The following condition exposed employees to falls of up to 19 feet.

Issued

Apr 17, 2023

Abate by

Apr 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $893 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a):Basic requirement. When an authorized government representative asks for the records you keep under Part 1904, you must provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.   a. On or about February 9, 2023, F&M Services Group, LLC located at 3414 Noreen Drive, Columbus, OH 43221: The employer did not provide copies of the requested OSHA's Form 300, Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and OSHA's Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, within four (4) business hours of the request being made by the CSHO.