OSHA Inspection: BERLIN TOVAR

Issued

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    On or about January 17, 2013, employees performing roofing activities on a residential roof with a 12/12 pitch were not wearing personal fall protection systems or protected by any other means of fall protection systems.  Employees were exposed to a fall greater than 12 feet to the ground below.

Issued

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladders length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:    On or about January 17, 2013, employees performing roofing activities on a residential 12/12 pitch roof gained access by means of portable ladders.  The ladders did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 12 feet to the ground below.