OSHA Inspection: CK CONSTRUCTION

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

May 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):     Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were 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 March 21, 2012 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet without using fall protection.

Issued

May 22, 2012

Abate by

May 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):     The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.      On or about March 21, 2012 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet due to not having been trained in how to recognize fall hazards and the procedures to follow to reduce or eliminate those hazards.