OSHA Inspection: DAVES BIG SKY BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Dec 16, 2011

Abate by

Dec 19, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 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 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.    On or about November 29, 2011 and at times prior thereto, employees exposed to a fall of approximately 15 feet from the gable end of the attached garage while framing without fall protection.