OSHA Inspection: EDY'S ROOFING LLC

Issued

Jul 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

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. Location at 1059 Lyndale Drive Westerville Ohio 43081: On or about April 13, 2023,  the controlling employer did not ensure that subcontracted employees performing roofing work on a two-story single family home utilized fall protection when working more than 6 feet above the lower levels. Thereby exposing the subcontractor employees to falls of up to approximately 9 feet 6 inches to the ground below.

Issued

Jul 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension 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 grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  a. Location at 1059 Lyndale Drive Westerville Ohio 43081: On or about April 13, 2023,  the controlling employer did not ensure that subcontractor employees using two ladders to gain access to the different roof landings had the ladders extending at least 3 feet beyond the landing and/or had the ladders secured with a grasping device. Thereby exposing the subcontractor employees to falls exceeding 9 feet.