OSHA Inspection: CHACON ROOFING, LLC

Issued

Dec 12, 2025

Abate by

Jan 9, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $3,547

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets.  Location: 57-59 Southview Street, Waterbury, CT 06706  On or about October 2, 2025, the employer did not ensure that each employee who was exposed to overhead hazards from roofing debris and/or possible falling tools was provided with and required to wear protective helmets.

Issued

Dec 12, 2025

Abate by

Jan 9, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $3,547

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person.  Location: 57-59 Southview Street, Waterbury, CT 06706  On or about October 2, 2025, the employer did not ensure that each employee performing roofing work from a residential roof with an eave height of 29 feet 7 inches above the ground, was attached to a lifeline that was capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds.

Issued

Dec 12, 2025

Abate by

Jan 9, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $3,547

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15)(ii):Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, and not installed under the supervision of a qualified person.  Location: 57-59 Southview Street, Waterbury, CT 06706  On or about October 2, 2025, the employer did not ensure that fall protection anchorage system's were installed under the supervision of a qualified person. Four employees were equipped with fall arrest systems that were installed improperly while working at  heights of up to 29 feet 7 inches above the ground.

Issued

Dec 12, 2025

Abate by

Jan 9, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $3,547

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(17):The attachment point of the body belt was not located in the center of the wearer's back. The attachment point of the body harness was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head.  Location: 57-59 Southview Street, Waterbury, CT 06706  On or about October 2, 2025, the employer did not ensure that each employee who was exposed to fall hazards more than six feet above the ground, was equipped with a personal fall arrest system which had a lifeline attached to the center of the wearer's back.

Issued

Dec 12, 2025

Abate by

Jan 9, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  Location: 57-59 Southview Street, Waterbury, CT 06706  On or about October 2, 2025, the employer did not ensure that each employee who was exposed to fall hazards while working on a residential roof at heights above six feet was trained in fall hazards and how to avoid such hazards. An employee fell from the roof sustaining fatal injuries.

Issued

Dec 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $3,547

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.552(a)(1):The employer did not comply with manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all hoists and elevators.  Location: 57-59 Southview Street, Waterbury, CT 06706  On or about October 2, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided with safe ladder access to the roof of the residence. The employees were forced to use a material hoist to access and egress the roof eave at a height of 29 feet 7 inches above the ground.