OSHA Inspection: ELMER'S ROOFING

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $3,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1):The employer did not initiate and maintain an accident prevention program as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a) Jobsite: 122 Virginia St. Coatesville, PA 19320 - On or about January 10, 2024, and times prior, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements;    Management Leadership - Management leadership means that business owners, managers, and supervisors:  - Make worker safety and health a core organizational value.  - Are fully committed to eliminating hazards, protecting workers, and continuously improving workplace safety and health.  - Provide sufficient resources to implement and maintain the safety and health program.  - Visibly demonstrate and communicate their safety and health commitment to workers and others.  - Set an example through their own actions.   Worker Participation - All workers at a worksite should participate, including those employed by contractors, subcontractors, and temporary staffing agencies. In an effective safety and health program, all workers:  - Are encouraged to participate in the program and feel comfortable providing input and reporting safety or health concerns.  - Have access to information they need to participate effectively in the program.  - Have opportunities to participate in all phases of program design and implementation.  - Do not experience retaliation when they raise safety and health concerns; report injuries, illnesses, and hazards; participate in the program; or exercise safety and health rights.   Hazard Identification and Assessment - To identify and assess hazards, employers and workers:

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jun 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access.  a) Jobsite: 122 Virginia St. Coatesville, PA 19320 - On or about January 10, 2024, employees used a ladder to gain access to the 3rd story roof from the 2nd story roof to perform roofing work. The ladder did not extend at least three feet above the landing surface exposing employees to to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet above the ground level.

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $3,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(11):"Steep roofs." Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  Jobsite: 122 Virginia St. Coatesville, PA 19320.  a) On or about January 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure that one employee working at edge of roof on second story was protected from fall hazards of approximately 25 feet above ground level.  b) On or about January 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure that one employee working at peak of third story roof, was protected from a fall hazard of approximately 30 feet above ground level c) On or about January 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure that two employees working on third story next to open hole in roof were protected from fall hazards which exposed them to a fall hazard for approximately 10-12 feet to the next lower level.

Issued

May 29, 2024

Abate by

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer did not train each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards to enable them to recognize fall hazards and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a) Jobsite: 122 Virginia St. Coatesville, PA 19320 - On or about January 10, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees exposed to fall hazards of approximately 25-30 feet while performing roofing operations were sufficiently trained in the recognizance and avoidance of such hazards.