OSHA Inspection: ROMPORTLS CONTRACTING LLC

Issued

May 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,074 · Current $1,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  On or about April 19, 2024, at location 1536 Kingswood Drive, Neenah, Wisconsin: the employer failed to ensure proper utilization of a metal extension ladder by employees. Specifically, the ladder was not extended a minimum of three feet above the roof surface as required for safe access and egress.

Issued

May 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,148 · Current $2,910 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 unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  On or about April 19, 2024, at location 1536 Kingswood Drive, Neenah, Wisconsin: employees were performing residential roofing activities without any form of conventional fall protection while exposed to fall hazards of approximately 9 feet and a pitch of 5:12  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  Romportls Contracting LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction.", which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1632050 citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on February 13, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 1529 Rexford St., Appleton, Wisconsin.