OSHA Inspection: FRIEL CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Aug 8, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,800 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):     Employees shall be provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operationspresent potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:    On or about July 1, 2011, during construction activities including but not limited to roofing activities the employer did not ensure employees were protected from eye hazards by ensuring eye protection was available and worn during cutting operation with a circular saw.     FRIEL CONSTRUCTION LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, 29 CFR 1926.102 (a)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315552208, CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 001, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JUNE 20, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2956 36TH STREET NW, CANTON, OH 44718.

Issued

Aug 8, 2011

Penalty

Initial $8,400 · Current $4,200 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 shall be 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 shall 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:     1.             On or about July 1, 2011, during construction activities including but not limited to roofing activities on                  flat roof, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from fall hazards by ensuring a fall                   protection system system/device was being used.     2.	On or about July 1, 2011, during construction activities including but not limited to roofing activities on a                   steep roof, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from fall hazards by ensuring a fall                   protection system system/device was being used.    FRIEL CONSTRUCTION LLC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, 29 CFR 1926.501 (B)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315552208, CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 002, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON JUNE 20, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2956 36TH STREET NW, CANTON, OH 44718.