OSHA Inspection: JACK'S CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, INC.

Issued

May 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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.    a.  On or about April 26, 2012 - at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing carpentry operations on a second story deck, approximately twenty four (24) feet seven (7) inches above ground, were not protected from falls, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.    b.  On or about April 26, 2012 - at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing carpentry operations on a garage deck, approximately thirteen (13) feet above ground, were not protected from falls, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.