OSHA Inspection: GOMEZ ROOFING LLC

Issued

Jan 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $1,775 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 December 9, 2024, the portable ladder to access the second level did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Jan 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $33,103 · Current $16,705 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:  On or about December 9, 2024, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 21.6 feet or more above ground level while engaged in residential construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing activities.

Issued

Jan 31, 2025

Abate by

Feb 24, 2025

Penalty

Initial $266 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1):The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  On or about December 9, 2024, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work and the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize fall hazards, and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).