OSHA cites Florida roofing contractor for exposing employees to falls

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Camaney Services of Central Florida Inc., Lake Worth, Florida, for exposing employees to fall hazards at two worksites in Boynton Beach, Florida. The contractor faces $49,930 in penalties.

OSHA initiated inspections as part of the Regional Emphasis Program for Falls in Construction. The agency cited the company for failing to develop and implement an accident prevention program, train employees on how to recognize and control fall hazards, and conduct regular inspections of worksites to ensure a conventional fall protection system was available to employees. In addition, OSHA cited the company for failing to ensure that portable ladders extended at least three feet above the upper landing and allowing employees to use an A-frame ladder improperly.

"Falls are the leading cause of work-related injuries and fatalities among roofers," said OSHA Fort Lauderdale Area Director Condell Eastmond in a release. "Employers must provide the right fall protection equipment, and train workers on how to use the equipment safely."

The company has 15 business days from receipt of the citations and proposed 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.