OSHA Inspection: BLACK SQUARE ROOFING & EXTERIOR, INC.

Issued

2024-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $3457.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.  Crossbraces shall not be used as a means of access.   On or about February 2, 2024, employees were not provided a safe means of access to metal  scaffolds, exposing the employees to a fall in excess of 10 feet.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2024-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $4839.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Employees on scaffolds more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level shall be protected from falling to that lower level by fall protection established in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)-(vii) of this section  On or about February 2, 2024,  Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess 10 feet height while performing construction activities from a metal scaffold. No form of fall protection was being utilized.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2024-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $4839.00

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 February 02, 2024, Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 12  feet while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while employees were engaged in roof installation activities.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.