OSHA has cited Mike Krueger, doing business as Altogether Roofing in Martin, Ohio, for repeatedly exposing employees to fall hazards. The contractor faces penalties totaling $247,544 for willful, repeated, and serious violations of OSHA standards at two different OSHA jobsites, according to the agency.
OSHA inspectors cited Krueger for failing to install and require the use of a guardrail, safety net, or personal fall arrest system, and for failing to train employees on fall hazards. The contractor was also cited for failing to develop an accident prevention program. Krueger was additionally cited for a repeated violation of unsafe ladder use and for failing to require eye protection for employees operating pneumatic nail guns. OSHA has cited Krueger for fall protection violations five times since 2008.
"Falls continue to be the number one cited standard by OSHA," said OSHA Toledo, Ohio, area director Kim Nelson. "Employers are expected to provide safe workplaces for their workers."
The company has 15 days from receipt of the citations and proposed penalties to comply, request an informal conference with their OSHA area director, or contest the findings.
