In April, Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors observed employees of A1A Roofing Contractor LLC, Loxahatchee, Fla., working without fall protection on pitched roofs at heights up to 32 feet on a job site in Davie, Fla., according to OSHA. They also found the company allowed one worker to use a broken harness and failed to train employees regarding how to recognize and prevent falls. OSHA cited the company for similar violations in September 2022.
During the investigation, OSHA also learned the primary contractor, Paul Bange Roofing Inc., Davie, Fla., had not conducted regular inspections as required to prevent A1A Roofing Contractor workers from being exposed to fall hazards.
The companies are not NRCA members.
OSHA issued a citation to A1A Roofing Contractor for two willful violations, one repeat violation and three serious violations and proposed $163,044 in penalties. OSHA also issued Paul Bange Roofing a serious citation and proposed $10,938 in penalties.
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