Federal inspectors with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found a Fairmont City, Ill., roofing contractor with a history of fall protection violations once again put its workers in danger by exposing them to potentially dangerous fall hazards.
According to a release from the agency, Juan Zuniga Ramos – operator of JZ Exteriors and Repairs LLC – failed to provide fall protection and train workers on its use. Inspectors witnessed six roofers removing asphalt shingles on a commercial building in Greenville on April 18 at heights of up to 12 feet without fall protection. Inspectors also learned the company lacked an accident prevention program and did not have a competent person to inspect work sites for hazards.