OSHA Inspection: YUPA ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Issued

2026-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

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. Or, on roofs 50-feet (15.25 m) or less in width, each employee was not protected by use of a monitoring system:  a) On  February 17, 2026, employees engaged in roofing activities were exposed to falls of approximately 19 feet from the edge of the roof deck while engaged in roofing activities without the use of fall protection or a safety monitoring system.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toe boards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:   a) On February 17, 2026, employees engaged in roofing activity were exposed to fall hazards of greater than 25 feet.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and/or were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee:   a) On or about February 17, 2026, anchorages designed for attachment of a single life line were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached to it.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2026-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage and other deterioration, and defective components were not removed from service:  a) On  February 17, 2026, a lifeline and lifeline shock-pack used as part of a fall protection system was defective (i.e, torn) and not removed from service.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.