OSHA Inspection: BIG G'S BUILDER HOUSE

Issued

2012-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):  Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from fallingor flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.    Location: 191 Stratford Road Brooklyn NY, 11218.    On or about 04/14/12.    a) Employees doing roof work and siding work were not wearing head protection.

Issued

2012-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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 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.        Location:  191 Stratford Road Brooklyn NY, 11218.    On or about 04/14/12.    a) Employee working on a roof was not provided with fall protection.