OSHA Inspection: A&J ROOFING CORPORATION

Issued

Sep 29, 2023

Abate by

Oct 30, 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.  On or about June 27, 2023 the employer failed to ensure the ladder used to access and egress the residential roof was 3 foot above the landing edge.  The ladder that is being used by the employees that were conducting residential roofing activities did not extend 3 feet above the landing edge.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 29, 2023

Abate by

Oct 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,697 · Current $6,697

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.  On or about June 27, 2023 employees engaged in residential roofing operations were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating pneumatic nail guns without eye protection.  A & J Roofing Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1619403, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on December 8, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 2256-1-2256-13 Oak Ridge Drive, Aurora, IL 60504.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $23,438 · Current $23,438

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:  On or about June 27, 2023 the employer did not ensure that employees who were engaged in residential construction activities were protected from fall hazards.   Employees were exposed to falls of in excess of 10 feet to the ground below while performing roofing activities.  A & J Roofing Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1474912, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on December 18, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 154 Norfolk Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514.  Abatement documentation is not required for this item.

Issued

Sep 29, 2023

Abate by

Oct 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $335 · Current $335

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1):The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  On or about June 27, 2023 the employer failed to certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 10 feet while performing roofing activities on a residential structure without using fall protection.   A & J Roofing Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.503(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1497412, citation number 2 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on December 18, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 154 Norfolk Clarendon Hills, IL. 60514.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).