OSHA Inspection: ROOFX

Issued

Feb 20, 2026

Penalty

Initial $7,945 · Current $9,500

General-duty citation text

1926.503(c)(3)  When the employer has reason to believe that any affected employee who has already been trained does not  have the understanding and skill required by paragraph (a) of this section, the employer shall retrain each such employee.   (a) 5101 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - On or about January 13, 2026, 5 workers were not protected from a fall of approximately 10 feet to pavement by means of a fall protection system while removing and replacing roofing material to repair a water leak.  No abatement certification and documentation required.

Issued

Feb 20, 2026

Abate by

Mar 18, 2026

Penalty

Initial $7,945 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:  (a) 5101 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA - On or about January 13, 2026, 5 employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 10 feet to pavement when transiting between the 16-foot Werner aluminum extension ladder and the roof of the 1-story commercial building due to the ladder side rails did not extend 3-feet above the roof edge.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.