OSHA Inspection: AMAZING METAL ROOFING, INC.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6875.00 · Current $6875.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed.  Location: Worksite  On or about June 22, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards of more than 20 feet while utilizing an extension ladder to access the roof that was not extended at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(15):Ladders were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after an occurrence that could affect their safe use.  Location: Worksite  On or about June 22, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards of more than 20 feet where no competent person had inspected the extension ladder on site for visible defects, and the broken ladder was being utilized by employees to access the roof. A rung of the ladder was broken.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(16):Portable ladder(s) with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or be tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired.    Location: Worksite    On or about June 22, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards of more than 20 feet while utilizing a broken extension ladder to access the roof.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  Location: Worksite  On or about June 22, 2023, employees were exposed to falls of more than 20 feet while carrying equipment as they ascended and descended the extension ladder on site.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $68754.00 · Current $68754.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2):The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person.  Location: Worksite  On or about June 22, 2023 employees were exposed to multiple hazards because the employer did not provide for frequent and regular inspections by a competent person.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $68754.00 · Current $68754.00

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).  Location: Worksite  On or about June 22, 2023 employees were exposed to a more than 20 foot fall hazard while working on a roof, where fall protection had not been used or provided.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $68754.00 · Current $68754.00

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:  Location: Worksite  On or about June 22, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards of more than 20 feet from a rooftop to the ground below, where untrained employees were unable to recognize or avoid the hazards, or to wear and use personal fall arrest systems. The employees were not trained on ladders, fall hazards, fall protection, or PPE, and did not receive any other safety or health training from the employer.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $982.00 · Current $982.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a):The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  On or about June 22, 2023, the employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records to an authorized representative. The employer was advised verbally and given a written document request, but to this date still has not provided any information.