OSHA Inspection: JACKS REPAIRS

Issued

2023-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $4688.00

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, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b).  On or about October 24, 2023, employees were exposed to a fall of 22 feet while performing roofing activities on a residential home located at 3817 Goldenwood, Uniontown, Ohio 44685. The employees were working on all areas of the roof and the employer did not ensure they were utilizing fall protection.

Issued

2023-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $4688.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed.  On or about October 24, 2023, employees were exposed to a fall of 22 feet while performing roofing activities on a residential home located at 3817 Goldenwood, Uniontown, Ohio 44685. The employees were using a portable ladder to access the roof, and the employer did not ensure that it extended three feet above the landing area.