OSHA Inspection: C&A RESTORATION COMPANY

Issued

Sep 28, 2023

Abate by

Oct 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $3,572

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 July 31, 2023 employees engaged in residential roofing operations were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating pneumatic nail guns without eye protection.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 28, 2023

Abate by

Oct 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $4,465

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  On or about July 31, 2023 employees performing roof installation work at a residential property were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 9 feet with no fall protection when the employer failed to ensure they were adequately trained to recognize and minimize the hazards associated with fall.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250

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 July 31, 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.     No abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 28, 2023

Abate by

Oct 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,500 · Current $12,500

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.  On or about July 31, 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 approximately 9 feet to the ground below while performing roofing activities.  C&A Restoration Company 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 1629988, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on January 25, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 2124 University Ave., Madison, WI 53726.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).