Charm Builders Ltd., a Millersburg, Ohio-based roofing and siding contractor, faces more than $1 million in penalties after an inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found its employees working at dangerous heights without fall protection at a West Virginia worksite, according to osha.gov. This marks the 12th time since 2009 that OSHA has cited the company for violations related to fall hazards.
Responding to a complaint March 29 from roofing workers on a two-story office building without fall protection, OSHA found Charm Builders allowing employees—some at heights up to 28 feet—to work without required protection.
OSHA issued citations for 12 violations—six egregious-willful, five repeat and one serious—for failing to ensure the use of fall protection; not training employees regarding fall hazards; allowing unsafe use of portable ladders; and not ensuring workers used safety glasses. OSHA has placed the contractor on its severe violators list.
The agency has proposed $1.09 million in penalties. Charm Builders has 15 business days from receipt of its citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
