OSHA Inspection: VVS ROOFING EXPERTS INC.

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Nov 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Nov 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $2,800 Reduced

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 approximately 10 feet to the ground below while performing roofing activities.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Nov 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,018 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and/or bottom of (a) ladder(s) was not kept clear:  On or about June 27, 2023, the employer failed to keep the area around the bottom of the ladders used to access and egress the work are clear.  The area around the ladders was cluttered with roofing debris and trash.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Jan 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903(c).