OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN ROOFING

Issued

2026-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1424(a)(2)(ii): Erect and maintain control lines, warning lines, railings or similar barriers to mark the boundaries of the hazard areas. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is neither feasible to erect such barriers on the ground nor on the equipment, the hazard areas must be clearly marked by a combination of warning signs (such as "Danger--Swing/Crush Zone") and high visibility markings on the equipment that identify the hazard areas. In addition, the employer must train each employee to understand what these markings signify.  a.) On or about January 15, 2026, on the west side of a newly constructed hotel, the employer failed to ensure that control lines, warning lines, or barricades were erected and maintained around the outriggers of an operating hydraulic telescoping crane. As a result  employees entering the unmarked area were exposed to struck?by and crushed?by hazards.

Issued

2026-06-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $398.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1428(a): The employer of the signal person must ensure that each signal person meets the Qualification Requirements (paragraph (c) of this section) prior to giving any signals. This requirement must be met by using either Option (1) or Option (2) of this section.   a.) On or about January 15, 2026, the employer failed to ensure that employees who were directing or signaling the crane met the qualification requirements of part (c). Specifically, the employer did not ensure that the designated signal persons knew and understood the types of signals to be used and, when hand signals were employed, did not verify that the signal persons knew and understood the Standard Method for hand signals. As a result, unqualified individuals provided crane signals during lifting operations.