OSHA Inspection: CRUZ ROOFING LLC

Issued

Feb 26, 2025

Abate by

Mar 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $438 · Current $438

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1): Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.  The employer failed to provide abatement certification to the OSHA violations that were issued December 13, 2024, concerning the use of eye protection and the training of employees on the use of powered industrial vehicles had been abated.

Issued

Feb 26, 2025

Abate by

Mar 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1): The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  The employer failed to provide abatement certification and documentation related to the OSHA violations that were issued December 13, 2024, concerning the use of fall protection, the safe use of ladders and the training of employees on fall protection.

Issued

Dec 13, 2024

Abate by

Jan 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  On or about October 23, 2024, with respect to an worksite located at 1127 Witzel Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902, the employer did not ensure that employees exposed to flying particles while applying asphalt shingles with pneumatic nail guns were provided with, and used, eye protection rated for impacts.

Issued

Dec 13, 2024

Abate by

Jan 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): Powered industrial truck operator training.  Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under this paragraph are identical to those set forth at 1910.178(l) of this chapter. [44 FR 8577, Feb. 9, 1979; 44 FR 20940, Apr. 6, 1979, as amended at 58 FR35183, June 30, 1993; 63 FR 66274, Dec. 1, 1998]  On or about October 23, 2024, with respect to an worksite located at 1127 Witzel Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902, the employer did not ensure that employees operating an Equipter Model RB400, Serial #1N9BD131XLP253684 had been trained in the safe operation of the powered industrial truck prior to allowing the operate it.

Issued

Dec 13, 2024

Abate by

Jan 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $26,616 · Current $26,616

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. 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.  Cruz Roofing LLC does not require the use of fall protection during roofing operations. This violation was most recently observed on October 23, 2024, at a residential re-roofing projected located at 1127 Witzel Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902. Employees were exposed to falls hazards of 11 feet 9 inches and greater while tearing off old roofing materials and installing new asphalt shingles without utilizing a form of conventional fall protection.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1681449, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on November 16, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 147 N Elm Street in Kimberly, WI 54136.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1647945, citation number 2, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 2220 E Downs Ridge, Appleton, WI 54913.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1633505, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 21, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 231 Countryside Ct., Waupaca, WI 54981.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1633503, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 21, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 203 Countryside Ct., Waupaca, WI 54981.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1633501, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 21, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 220 Countryside Ct., Waupaca, WI 54981.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1491130, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 6, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 529 Surrey Lane, Neenah, WI 54956.

Issued

Dec 13, 2024

Abate by

Jan 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  Cruz Roofing LLC does not train employees on the recognition of fall hazards and the use of fall protection during roofing operations. This violation was most recently observed on October 23, 2024, at a residential re-roofing projected located at 1127 Witzel Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902. Employees were exposed to falls hazards of 11 feet 9 inches and greater while tearing off old roofing materials and installing new asphalt shingles without utilizing a form of conventional fall protection and had not received training as required by the standards.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1681449, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on November 16, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 147 N Elm Street in Kimberly, WI 54136.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1647945, citation number 2, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 2220 E Downs Ridge, Appleton, WI 54913.   Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for an Other-than-Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1491130, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 6, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 529 Surrey Lane, Neenah, WI 54956.

Issued

Dec 13, 2024

Abate by

Jan 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $19,015 · Current $19,015

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.  Cruz Roofing LLC does not require ladders to be extended more than 3 feet above the upper landing surface or to have the ladder secured to a rigid support with a grasping device provided. This violation was most recently observed on October 23, 2024, at a residential re-roofing projected located at 1127 Witzel Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902. Employees were exposed to falls hazards of 11 feet 9 inches while accessing the roof using a Gorilla Model GLMPXA -17 Multi-Position Ladder when the ladder was only extended one rung above the roof edge.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1681449, citation number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on November 16, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 147 N Elm Street in Kimberly, WI 54136.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1647945, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 20, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 2220 E Downs Ridge, Appleton, WI 54913.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1633505, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 21, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 231 Countryside Ct., Waupaca, WI 54981.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1633503, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 21, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 203 Countryside Ct., Waupaca, WI 54981.  Cruz Roofing LLC was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1633501, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 21, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 220 Countryside Ct., Waupaca, WI 54981.