OSHA Inspection: MAZE ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Feb 26, 2024

Abate by

Mar 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,074 · Current $1,244 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 condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury.  On or about November 14, 2023, and at times prior thereto, workers performing roofing activities were not provided hazard recognition and avoidance training when exposed to hazards such as but not limited to energized power lines and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Feb 26, 2024

Abate by

Mar 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): The employer permitted employees to work in close proximity to energized, unguarded, and ungrounded electric power circuits that the employee could contact in the course of their work:  On or about November 14, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees working on building roofs were exposed to electric shock hazards when they were not protected from energized power lines.

Issued

Feb 26, 2024

Abate by

Mar 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3): The employer began work without determining if employees could contact any part of an energized circuit and did not post warning signs and advise employees of the location of the circuit, hazards, and protective measures they need to take.    On or about November 14, 2023, and at time prior thereto, the employer did not post warnings signs or advise employees of the location of the energized electrical lines on the job site exposing them to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Feb 26, 2024

Abate by

Mar 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,457 · Current $2,074 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  On or about November 14, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that workers/employees engaged in sealing roofs with silicone sealant were tied off or protected from fall hazards greater than 6 feet.

Issued

Feb 26, 2024

Abate by

Mar 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $388 · Current $233 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:    On or about November 14, 2023, and at times prior thereto, a training program and formal training on how to recognize and avoid fall hazards was not provided where employees engaged in applying roofing materials were not provided fall protection over 6 feet.

Issued

Feb 26, 2024

Abate by

Mar 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including 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.  On or about November 14, 2023, and at times prior thereto, written training certifications were not prepared or provided to OSHA upon requests for employees who are required to use fall protection.