OSHA Inspection: SALVO & SONS, INC.

Issued

Jul 5, 2011

Abate by

Jul 12, 2011

Penalty

Initial $21,000 · Current $14,688 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b) (13):     "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer did not develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.    On June 1, 2011 an employee was not protected from a fall while roofing a residential property, exposing him to a fall of over 25 feet above grade.    Salvo & Sons, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 501(b)(13) which was contained in inspection number 314174012, citation number 02, item number 01, and was affirmed as a final order on 04/28/10, with respect to a workplace located at 1100 Michigan, Wilmette, IL.    Salvo & Sons, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 501(b) (13) which was contained in inspection number 311253561, citation number 01, item number 01, and was affirmed as a final order on 11/18/08, with respect to a work place located at 706 N. Park Ave. Hinsdale, IL.