OSHA Inspection: DESAUTELS HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC

Issued

2026-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2837.00 · Current $1986.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system.  (a) Worksite: On or about 1/12/2026, an employee was exposed to fall hazards while working on a commercial roof approximately 8 feet 10 inches above the lower level without fall protection.

Issued

2026-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2128.00 · Current $1490.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): A ladder was used for purposes other than the purpose for which it was designed.  (a) Worksite - Northwest end: On or about 1/12/2026, an employee was exposed to fall hazards while utilizing a laddervator to get on and off a commercial roof.

Issued

2026-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $398.00 · Current $279.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including 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.  (a) Worksite: On or about 1/12/2026, the employer could not provide a written certification of training for fall protection.