OSHA Inspection: AM1 EXTERIORS CORP.

Issued

2023-09-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $3125.00 Reduced

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:  On or about July 25, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 18 feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while employees were engaged in roof installation activities.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-09-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $3125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(6):Ladders shall be used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement.  On or about July 25, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that a ladder used to access the upper portion of a roof was placed on a stable, level surface.  The ladder was placed on the peak of the roof over the garage of the residential dwelling, which exposed employees to falls in excess of 18 feet when they climbed the ladder to conduct residential roofing activities.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-09-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 July 25, 2023 the employees were conducting residential roofing activities and proper documentation for fall protection training was not received from the employer.  The employer failed to provide any documentation showing that the employees had received fall protection training.  Employees were conducting residential roofing activities at heights in excess of 18 feet without the use of all protection.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).