OSHA Inspection: CHIBAMBA'S ROOFING, LLC

Issued

2024-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $4839.00

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.  a) Located at 6906 Stillhouse Lane Dublin, OH 43016: On or about November 26, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees installing rubber roofing material were protected from falling by a fall protection system. As a result, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of greater than 11 feet while performing residential construction.

Issued

2024-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $4839.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  a) Located at 6906 Stillhouse Lane Dublin, OH 43016: On or about November 26, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that each employee exposed to a fall hazard was trained on the hazards of falling and the procedures to minimize the hazards in the work area. As a result, employees were exposed to fall hazards greater than 11 feet while performing residential construction.