Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) On or about October 20, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 26 feet while disposing of roofing materials and debris at the roof edge where fall protection had not been provided. Brothers Roofing & Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 109799, citation 1, item 2, and was affirmed as a final order on December 28, 2011, with respect to a worksite located at 3857 N. Parkway Drive, Northbrook, Illinois. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.