OSHA Inspection: FORD INSULLATION & FIREPLACES

Issued

Jul 6, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 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 March 13, 2012 at the worksite employees were exposed to fall hazards while working from the roof without fall protection.

Issued

Jul 6, 2012

Abate by

Jul 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):     When portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that wouldl not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.    On or about March 13, 2012 at the worksite employees were exposed to fall hazards while accessing the roof of the structure with a ladder that did not extend 3 ft. above the access point nor was a grabrail available.