OSHA Inspection: REVERE ROOFING COMPANY INC.

Issued

2023-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $4465.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a. Location at 17638 Yauger Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050.: On or about May 25, 2023, The subcontractor employees were exposed to eye injury while operating pneumatic nail guns and circular saws without eye protection during roof sheathing work.

Issued

2023-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $4465.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  a. Location at 17638 Yauger Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050: On or about May 25, 2023, the subcontractor employees engaged in roof sheeting operation were not protected from fall hazards while working at an elevation of approximately 10 feet 7 inches above the ground.