OSHA Inspection: GREEN EXTERIOR PRO'S LLC

Issued

Aug 29, 2025

Abate by

Sep 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,419 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii):  (a) South scaffold system;  On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, the second and third working levels of a fabricated frame scaffold system were not fully decked between the front uprights and guardrail supports.  (b) West scaffold system; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, the second and third working levels of a fabricated frame scaffold system were not fully decked between the front uprights and guardrail supports.  (c) Southwest scaffold system; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, the second and third working levels of a fabricated frame scaffold system were not fully decked between the front uprights and guardrail supports.

Issued

Aug 29, 2025

Abate by

Sep 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1)(i): Each platform unit (e.g., scaffold plank, fabricated plank, fabricated deck, or fabricated platform) was not installed so that the space between adjacent units and the space between the platform and the uprights were no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, except where the employer can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary:  (a) South scaffold system;  On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, the space between platform/plank edges and adjacent uprights on the second and third working levels of a fabricated frame scaffold system ranged between approximately 10-inches and 22-inches.    (b) West scaffold system; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, the space between platform/plank edges and adjacent uprights on the second and third working levels of a fabricated frame scaffold system ranged between approximately 10-inches and 40-inches.    (c) Southwest scaffold system; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, the space between platform/plank edges and adjacent uprights on the second and third working levels of a fabricated frame scaffold system ranged between approximately 10-inches and 22-inches.

Issued

Aug 29, 2025

Abate by

Sep 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(f)(1): Scaffold and/or scaffold components were loaded in excess of their maximum intended loads or rated capacities, whichever was less:   (a) South scaffold system;  On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, scaffold planks on the third working levels of a fabricated frame scaffold system were placed on integrated ladder rungs versus the bearer supports.  (b) West scaffold system; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, scaffold planks on the third working levels of a fabricated frame scaffold system were placed on integrated ladder rungs versus the bearer supports.  (c) Southwest scaffold system; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, scaffold planks on the third working levels of a fabricated frame scaffold system were placed on integrated ladder rungs versus the bearer supports.

Issued

Aug 29, 2025

Abate by

Sep 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,419 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(2): Scaffold platforms and walkways were not at least 18 inches wide:  (a) West scaffold system; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, an aluminum scaffold stage, spanning between the rooftop and a top plank of a three-tiered fabricated frame scaffold system and used as a walkway to access the scaffold, was not at least 18-inches wide.

Issued

Aug 29, 2025

Abate by

Sep 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(5)(i): Ramps and walkways 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels did not have guardrail systems that comply with subpart M of this part -- Fall Protection:  (a) West scaffold system; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, an aluminum scaffold stage, spanning between the rooftop and a top plank of a three-tiered fabricated frame scaffold system and used as a walkway to access the scaffold, was located in excess of 15-feet above ground-level and was not equipped with a guardrail system.

Issued

Aug 29, 2025

Abate by

Sep 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Employees on scaffolds more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level were not protected from falling to that lower level by fall protection established in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)-(vii) of this section:  (a) South scaffold system;  On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, fall protection was not in place while work was performed from the second and third levels of a fabricated frame scaffold system at approximate heights of 10-feet 5-inches (second level) and 15-feet, 2-inches (third level) above ground-level.   (b) West scaffold system; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, fall protection was not in place while work was performed from the second and third levels of a fabricated frame scaffold system at approximate heights of 11-feet (second level) and 15-feet, 3-inches (third level) above ground-level.   (c) Southwest scaffold system; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, fall protection was not in place while work was performed from the second and third levels of a fabricated frame scaffold system at approximate heights of 11-feet (second level) and 15-feet, 3-inches (third level) above ground-level.

Issued

Aug 29, 2025

Abate by

Sep 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $851 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, or uprights did not bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation:  (a) South scaffold system;  On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, a fabricated frame scaffold system, up to four tiers in height, was not supported by an adequate firm foundation as mud sills were not used under base plates that were resting directly on the soil.   (b) West scaffold system;  On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, a fabricated frame scaffold system, three tiers in height, was not supported by an adequate firm foundation as mud sills were not used under base plates that were resting directly on the soil.   (c) Southwest scaffold system; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, a fabricated frame scaffold system, three tiers in height, was not supported by an adequate firm foundation as mud sills were not used under base plates that were resting directly on the soil.

Issued

Aug 29, 2025

Abate by

Sep 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,419 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  (a) Southwest roof; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, employee(s) engaged in roofing replacement tasks from a 5:12 pitch roof were not protected from falls while working at heights of up to approximately 19-feet, 6-inches above ground-level.

Issued

Aug 29, 2025

Abate by

Sep 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,419 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(f)(1): Warning lines were not erected around all sides of the roof work area:  (a) North rooftop, various locations; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, employee(s) performing roofing construction activities from a low-slope roof were not effectively protected from fall hazards due to an incomplete warning line system.  Complete warning lines were not in place around all work areas of the rooftop, including but not limited to, the north end, east side, southcentral, and northwest edges.

Issued

Aug 29, 2025

Abate by

Sep 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(f)(1)(i): When no mechanical equipment was being used the warning line was not erected at least 6 feet (1.8m) from the roof edge:   (a) Northwest rooftop, south edge; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, employee(s) performing roofing construction activities from a low-slope roof were not effectively protected from fall hazards of up to approximately 17-feet as the warning line located along the south side was placed at or near the edge of the roof and extended beyond the edge at the southwest corner.

Issued

Aug 29, 2025

Abate by

Sep 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(f)(2)(ii): The rope, wire, or chain was not rigged or supported in such a way that its lowest point (including sag) was not less than 34 inches (0.9 m) from the walking/working surface and its highest point no more than 39 inches (1.0 m) from the walking/working surface.   (a) Northwest rooftop, south edge; On or about May 8, 2025, and dates prior, employee(s) performing roofing construction activities from a low-slope roof were not effectively protected from fall hazards of up to approximately 17-feet as the warning line located along the south side was placed at or near the edge of the roof and extended beyond the edge at the southwest corner.  The warning line at this location was approximately 7-inches above the roof/roof edge.