OSHA Inspection: CHRISTOPHER BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Dec 8, 2011

Abate by

Dec 15, 2011

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(2):     Eye and face protection equipment required by this Part shall meet the requirements specified in American National Standards Institute, Z87.1-1968, Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection.      1)     At the worksite, the employer did not ensure that the employee(s) that utilized nail guns to secure sheathing, were equipped and wearing ANSI approved eye wear while performing nailing task, thereby exposing employee(s) to a potential struck-by hazard.

Issued

Dec 8, 2011

Abate by

Dec 15, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $3,000 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 provisionin paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it isinfeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets therequirements 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 complieswith 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.      1)     At the workplace, the employer did not ensure that fall protection was utilized by all employees working at heights greater than six feet, installing sheathing to the roof area of the dwelling, thereby exposing employees to an approximate 18 foot fall hazard.