OSHA Inspection: THUNDER CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2011-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8400.00 · Current $8400.00

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 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.          Employees removing old shingles from a residential roof were exposed to fall hazards.          THUNDER CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.501(B)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTIONS NUMBER 313528366 CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 01 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT W246 N6563 IVY AVE. SUSSEX, WI 53089.    THUNDER CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOULSY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.501(B)(13), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 313625683, CITATION NUMBER 02, ITEM NUMBER 01 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 895 STONE RIDGE LANE IN LEBANON, OHIO.    THUNDER CONSTRUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.501(B)(13), WHICH WAS CONSAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 311464259, CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 01 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 12, 2008 WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 15207 MARY STREET IN BENNINGTON, NEBRASKA.