OSHA Inspection: BRIARGATE VILLAS, LTD

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Jan 31, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1970: the employer did not furnish emploment and a place of
employment which was free from recognized hazards which were
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in
that the controlling employer on site did not ensure that the
three framing contractors provided fall protection for employees
exposed to fall hazards exceeding eight feet, while setting
trusses.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method
to correct this hazardous condition would be to equip employees
with safety belts/harnesses and lanyards to prevent possible
falls.