OSHA Inspection: PREMIER ROOFING, LLC

Issued

2023-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10313.00 · Current $5000.00 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 March 30, 2023, employees were not utilizing any type of fall protection system while re-roofing a residential structure. The employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 12'-5" with a roof pitch of 8/12.  Premier Roofing, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1519138, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on July 1, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 10390 Ryans Way, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242.