OSHA Inspection: ELI S ROOFING LLC

Issued

Nov 26, 2024

Abate by

Jan 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,000 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. 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.  a) On or about October 10, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that employees utilized an adequate fall protection system while performing roofing work on a residential structure with an 8/12 roof pitch. Specifically, the anchorage component of the chosen Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) was attached to wood that was rotted and did not meet the requirements for anchorages capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee. As a result, a fall protection system was not in place and an employee fell approximately 10 feet from the roof to the ground below, sustaining injuries resulting in hospitalization.

Issued

Nov 26, 2024

Abate by

Jan 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as follows:  a) On or about October 10, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that anchorages for personal fall arrest equipment were capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds. Specifically, the anchor point was attached to rotted wood, which failed, resulting in an employee falling approximately 10 feet from the roof and sustaining injuries requiring hospitalization.

Issued

Nov 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,457 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): Basic Requirement. Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.  a) On or about October 10, 2024, the employer failed to report an employee's in-patient hospitalization to OSHA within 24 hours. The hospitalization resulted from an employee falling from a residential roof while placing shingles.