OSHA Inspection: LEGGETT ROOFING LLC

Issued

2023-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $3750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  a) For the jobsite 7146 Kenwood Dr., North Port, FL 34287, on or about 06/26/2023, the employer exposed employees to high ambient heat from direct sunlight while installing gutters and down spouts in that, employees were not trained on the hazards of heat stress/illness awareness and what to do in event of heat illness. The calculated Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) ranged from 84� F - 93� F (29� C - 34� C) while working outdoors performing moderate manual labor and wearing long sleeves and pants.

Issued

2023-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $9375.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.50(a): The availability of medical personnel was not insured for advice and consultation on matters of occupational health:  a) For the jobsite 7146 Kenwood Dr., North Port, FL 34287, on or about 06/26/2023, the employer did not ensure that emergency services (911) were immediately contacted when employees started exhibiting symptoms of a serious/life threatening health condition.

Issued

2023-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $2679.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(1)(iii): Safety of equipment was not determined on the basis of electrical insulation.   a) For the power cord on the aluminum gutter machine at the jobsite 7146 Kenwood Dr., North Port, FL 34287, on or about 06/26/2023, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that, the outer insulation of a flexible power cord had been pulled away at the cord's plug, and there was a cut in the inner wire's insulation that could expose internal 110VAC conductors.  b) For the power cord on the aluminum gutter machine at the jobsite 1105 Moss Cove Ct., Port Charlotte, FL 33953, on or about 06/26/2023, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that, the outer insulation of a flexible power cord had been pulled away at the cord's plug, and there was a cut in the inner wire's insulation that could expose internal 110VAC conductors.

Issued

2023-11-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $2679.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   a) For the power cord on the aluminum gutter machine at the jobsite 7146 Kenwood Dr., North Port, FL 34287, on or about 06/26/2023, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that, the outer insulation of the flexible power cord had been pulled away at the cord's plug resulting in a lack of strain relief for the inner conductors.  b) For the power cord on the aluminum gutter machine at the jobsite 1105 Moss Cove Ct., Port Charlotte, FL 33953, on or about 06/26/2023, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that, the outer insulation of the flexible power cord had been pulled away at the cord's plug resulting in a lack of strain relief for the inner conductors.

Issued

2023-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $2679.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.39(a)(1):The employer did not report within 8-hours the death of an employee resulting from a work-related incident  a) at 7146 Kenwood Drive, North Port, FL - On or about 06/26/2023, the employer failed to report to OSHA, within 8-hours, a work-related fatality of an employee. The employer notified OSHA on 6/27/2023, of the fatality.