OSHA Inspection: HOPE ROOFING & RESTORATION, LLC.

Issued

2013-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:       a) On or about November 14, 2013, Hope Roofing & Restoration, LLC., as the controlling employer, did not ensure that employees of Carin Construction,LLC., a subcontractor, were protected from falls in excess of 6 feet. Workers were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 9 feet while engaged in roofing activities on the roof of a residential building with no fall protection in place.               Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2013-12-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access:     a) On or about November 14, 2013, Hope Roofing & Restoration, LLC., as a controlling employer, did not ensure that portable ladders, used to access upper landing surfaces, extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access. Employees of Carin Construction,LLC.,a subcontractor, were observed using a ladder to access the roof of a residential building. Ladder did not extend at least 3 ft above the landing platform and was not tied to the roof edge.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").